Style: social class and lifestyle (Amendment No. 3) [Paperback](Chinese Edition) by BAO LUO ? FU SAI ER (Paul Fussell)

by Paul Fussell

The author portrays the social hierarchy phenomenon in American society through the unique perspective, keen observation, penetrated analysis and humorous writing style. The book compares the tastes of people from various grades and ranks in a meticulous manner, making readers laugh and full of enlightenment. The many descriptions of American society in the book also reflect the people in current China. Therefore, the book can be regarded as a mirror to observe Chinese society.

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About the author

Paul Fussell was an American cultural and literary historian, author and university professor. His writings covered a variety of topics, from scholarly works on eighteenth-century English literature to commentary on America’s class system. He was an U.S. Army Infantry officer in the European theater during World War II (103rd U.S. Infantry Division) and was awarded both the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He is best known for his writings about World War I and II.

He began his teaching career at Connecticut College (1951–55) before moving to Rutgers University in 1955 and finally the University of Pennsylvania in 1983. He also taught at the University of Heidelberg (1957–58) and King’s College London (1990–92). As a teacher, he traveled widely with his family throughout Europe during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, taking Fulbright and sabbatical years in Germany, England and France.