A crisis of waste? :
O'Brien, Martin, 1957-
A crisis of waste? : understanding the rubbish society / Martin O'Brien - New York : Routledge, c2008 - xv, 193 p. : ill ; 24 cm - Routledge advances in sociology ; 33 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-189) and index
Introduction: Rubbish society? -- Rubbish histories -- Rubbish literatures -- Rubbish industries -- Rubbish households -- Rubbish relationships -- Rubbish idealisms -- Rubbish materialisms -- Conclusion: Rubbish society!
Takes a look at the 'crisis of waste' in modern society and it does so historically, sociologically and critically. This book tells stories about past and present 'crises' of waste and puts them in their appropriate social and industrial contexts.
0415960983 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415960984 (hardback : alk. paper)
2007009906
Refuse and refuse disposal
Sustainable development
Urban ecology
Urbanization
363.7 /
A crisis of waste? : understanding the rubbish society / Martin O'Brien - New York : Routledge, c2008 - xv, 193 p. : ill ; 24 cm - Routledge advances in sociology ; 33 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-189) and index
Introduction: Rubbish society? -- Rubbish histories -- Rubbish literatures -- Rubbish industries -- Rubbish households -- Rubbish relationships -- Rubbish idealisms -- Rubbish materialisms -- Conclusion: Rubbish society!
Takes a look at the 'crisis of waste' in modern society and it does so historically, sociologically and critically. This book tells stories about past and present 'crises' of waste and puts them in their appropriate social and industrial contexts.
0415960983 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415960984 (hardback : alk. paper)
2007009906
Refuse and refuse disposal
Sustainable development
Urban ecology
Urbanization
363.7 /