Rubbish!: The Archaeology of GarbageHarperPerennial, 1993 - Broj stranica: 263 An exciting 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. "Who would have thought reading about (garbage) could be so interesting and so much fun?--Chicago Tribune. Line drawings. |
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