An Englishman's Home Is His Carpark

Name: An Englishman's Home Is His Carpark
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Slovenliness as a Way of Life

Theodore Dalrymple

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Gibson Square Books Ltd
26 March 2026

Popular culture; Social classes; Sociology; Politics & government; Humour

Theodore Dalrymple, one of Britain's most incisive and wryly entertaining social critics takes on the nation's pervasive cultural decline in An Englishman's Home is His Car Park. This is not just another political commentary; it is a brilliantly observed, deeply felt critique of the everyday slovenliness and ""performative behaviour"" that has replaced genuine civic pride and the pursuit of excellence. Dalrymple argues that we have settled for a facade of care rather than striving for the best results, a shift that is eroding the nation's spirit. Dalrymple masterfully connects the dots from the micro-the paved-over front garden, the neglect of public spaces-to the macro: a nation seemingly resigned to its own degradation. His thesis on our ""collective lack of care"" and preference for empty gestures over substantial action is both a shocking revelation and a confirmation of what we see around us. Dalrymple also provides the crucial first step toward a meaningful recovery.

By: Theodore Dalrymple
Imprint: Gibson Square Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 15mm,
ISBN: 9781783342938
ISBN 10: 1783342935
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 26 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Theodore Dalrymple is a psychiatrist and expert-witness in murder trials. After working as a doctor in Africa and the Gilbert Islands, he returned to Britain and worked in prisons and hospitals in the East End of London, the Midlands, and Birmingham. He is a contributor to The Times, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, Spectator, and an Oldie columnist. He is the author of several books, including the acclaimed Spoilt Rotten, The Knife Went In and In Praise of Folly.