A Crisis of Waste?

A Crisis of Waste?
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781135900281
ISBN-13 : 1135900280
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Book Synopsis A Crisis of Waste? by : Martin O'Brien

Download or read book A Crisis of Waste? written by Martin O'Brien and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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