基本説明
Undertakes a measured assessment of the historical evidence on waste, suggesting that waste is absolutely central to industrial and social change.
Full Description
This book takes a measured look at the 'crisis of waste' in modern society and it does so historically, sociologically and critically. It tells stories about past and present 'crises' of waste and puts them in their appropriate social and industrial contexts. From Charles Dickens to Don DeLillo, from the internal combustion engine to fish fingers, from kitchen grease to the Tour de France this book digs deep into society's dust piles and emerges with untold treasures of the imagination.
Contents
Introduction: Rubbish Society? 1. Rubbish Histories 2. Rubbish Literatures 3. Rubbish Industries 4. Rubbish Households 5. Rubbish Relationships 6. Rubbish Idealism 7. Rubbish Materialism. Conclusion: Rubbish Society!
