A understanding the rubbish society O'Brien, Martin 1957- creator text bibliography nyu New York Routledge c2008 2008 monographic eng

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xv, 193 p. : ill ; 24 cm 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. Introduction: Rubbish society? -- Rubbish histories -- Rubbish literatures -- Rubbish industries -- Rubbish households -- Rubbish relationships -- Rubbish idealisms -- Rubbish materialisms -- Conclusion: Rubbish society! Martin O'Brien Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-189) and index Refuse and refuse disposal Sustainable development Urban ecology Urbanization 363.7 0415960983 9780415960984 2007009906 070309 20181127183401.0 7319