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Chav! A User's Guide to Britain's New Ruling Class (Hardcover)

by Mia Wallace (Author), Clint Spanner (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books (1 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553817132
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553817133
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.2 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 179,972 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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" 'Brilliant! A lighthearted yet insightful look into the world of the gangs of spotty youths that intimidate you on the streets of new millennium Britain. The authors are truly in touch with what is wrong with the nation, exposing the street culture of ignorance that is eating at the fabric of our society. An Ideal Xmas present for the youngsters in the family for sure!!!' - Johann Hari"


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In the 80s there was The Sloane Ranger's Handbook. In the 90s we had the Essex Girl Joke Book. Now, 21st century Britain is gearing up for the next hilarious new wave - CHAV! A USER'S GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S NEW RULING CLASS. CHAV is an attitude, a way of life, a tribal thing, and those in it (or innlt) have chosen to be there. Now, with this sensational user's guide, you can check out the new cultural phenomenon that is sweeping Britain (and every shopping centre on a Saturday afternoon!)...CHAV CULTURE - Includes sections on TV, sport, music, film, and find out what every self-respecting CHAV does every Saturday afternoon! CHAV LIFESTYLE - everything you've ever (and never!) wanted to know about CHAV grooming, baby names, holidays, weddings, cars, food, eating out, mobile phones and pets...CHAVSPEAK - The Phrase Book - detailing the kind of thing you will hear a CHAV say and its meaning in English, so you can if you wish, converse with a CHAV! CHAV! - the sensational spoof celebrity magazine containing articles on Beauty and fashion tips by Tracy and Savannah, Gardening by Alan Titchchav, a 'How Filthy is Your House?' feature and, of course, a problem page with problems solved by a CHAV agony aunt. CELEBRITY HEROES - hear about the famous people all CHAVS love, try to emulate (as cheaply as possible) and aspire to be. Here you'll find features on Chavtastic Jordan, Daniella Westbrook, Jade Goody, Michael Carroll (dubbed the Lottery Lout) and, of course, the King and Queen of Chavdom, David and Victoria Beckham. And much, much, more...Welcome to the wonderful world of CHAV!
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Comic yet spookily accurate, 29 Dec 2004
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You can look at this book two ways. Firstly you can look at it lightheartedly or as some people seem to, look at it as a serious social insight. Now personally if we're going to be serious i'm quite scared because i'm not a scal (scouse equivalent of a chav) yet this book seems to deem me, my family and most people I know as one and despite my appearance, etc I'm not a scal. That is why you can't take it seriously, it's over the top for a reason people! It's funny! Yes the book over generalises and stereotypes but another way it charms you is by being so ridiculous that it can be almost anti-anti scal in a way. What interests me however is how this book has been described as racist and to that I have two comments:

1. In modern Britain, can't any form of negative comment towards an individual or group be percieved as racist? And this is coming from someone who has suffered genuine racial abuse, yet anything can be described as racist today; political correctness gone mad!

2. What exactly is "black culture"? I mean isn't that stereotyping people of a skin colour to all be the same race of people? And how does mentioning the chav love of rap music an the such make this book racist against black people?

Finally growing up in Liverpool I would consider myself to be quite liberal and alot of my mates are scals but I'd reccomend this book to them. This is an essential read to all people from all backgrounds. You'll know at least one person who is perfectly described by the book which tends to make it all the funnier. It trueley is a great insight into modern culture. Just remember however that it IS NOT TO BE TAKEN TOO SERIOUSLY!!!

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33 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant sign of the times, 9 Nov 2004
Brilliant!

A lighthearted yet insightful look into the world of the gangs of spooty youths that intimidate you on the streets of new millenium Britian.
The authors are truly in touch with what is wrong with the nation, exposing the street culture of ignorance that is eating at the fabric of our society.

An ideal Xmas present for the youngsters in the family for sure!!!

10/10

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26 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A critique of the counterculture, 5 Oct 2004
This is the first book to document the rise of the new social underclass that is infesting British cities - namely the chav. The chav, for the uninitiated is essentially the nineteenth century lumpen proletariat transported to the present day. Chavs exist in a neo-Dickensian world of petty crime, shellsuits, longterm unemployment and gold plated jewellery.

The book provides a useful counterpoint to the standard theories on the underclass in UK society and as such is essential reading for sociology students everywhere.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Laughed all the way through it! It's so true!
Whilst others reviewers have picked up on its lack of depth I think that that point is irrelevant. Chav! Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by A. Morley

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is a one giant stereotype
There will always be social stereotypes. The "chav" seems to be the latest. As everyone knows already, they are known for their tacky-looking clothes, their "ghetto" speach, and... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2005 by Jane Z.

2.0 out of 5 stars Chav
This book was a quick and simple read, for light humour it fits the bill. It is not something you would shout about, it dosnt go into a real depth which is a shame as there is a... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2005 by earthy123

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius!
Without a doubt one of the greatest books ever written! Filled with very accurate facts that all us non chavs should be aware of. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2004 by emilymartin_1985

1.0 out of 5 stars Another poke at the peasants
Ridiculous. This book simply shows how inept the media and society have become with dealing with problems such as poverty and inequality in our social system. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2004 by The Flashman

1.0 out of 5 stars Class war, rank snobbery and racism
Yet another chapter in the sad decline of public debate, political analysis and social relations in the UK. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2004 by paulchav

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
The topic of this book is something I have been talking about for the past 10 years, I saw it coming but no one believed me, how wrong they were. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2004 by Usrhlp

5.0 out of 5 stars Chavs or townies
Chavs also known as townies are the next class of britian to take over the country. They love trackisuits and the f word more than an ice cream on a 30 degree summers day. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2004 by Will

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