Rubbish!: The Archaeology of Garbage

 

Rubbish!: The Archaeology of Garbage



Rubbish!: The Archaeology of Garbage



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A witty and erudite investigation of the geography, history, composition, mythology, demographics, and widespread misperception of garbage--and the odd behavior of those who have made garbage what it is today.

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