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The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters
The Big Necessity The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters
Author: Rose George
?One smart book...delving deep into the history and implications of a daily act that dare not speak its name.??Newsweek — Bodily waste is common to all and as natural as breathing. We prefer not to talk about it, but we should?even those of us who take care of our business in pristine, sanitary conditions. Disease spread by bodily waste kills mor...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781250058300
ISBN-10: 1250058309
Publication Date: 9/9/2014
Pages: 320
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Picador
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Threewheeler avatar reviewed The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters on + 29 more book reviews
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One of the topics that many of us are curious about, but never talk or ask about. Discover customs and huge problems around the world. Billions of people create, well, you know what, and in in an immense quantity. What to do? Read this book and you will at least be much better informed.
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reviewed The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters on + 271 more book reviews
This is a fascinating and informative book. Well written, with in depth research to most of the major countries of the world. Excellent eye opener. D.


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