The Origin of Feces: What Excrement Tells Us about Evolution, Ecology, and a Sustainable Society

Autori

• David Waltner-Toews

Parametri

• 232 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienza
• Scienze Naturali
• Storia

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Exploring the multifaceted journey of waste, this book delves into its origins from primordial ooze to its role in ecosystems, including the fascinating lives of dung beetles. It examines the significance of excrement in various contexts, such as sanitation, global trade, and pandemics, revealing its impact on energy and the environment. This unfiltered narrative highlights the complex relationship humans have with waste throughout history, presenting a unique perspective on a subject often overlooked.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

(In brossura)