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The Story of Shit - Dekkers, Midas and Forest-Flier, Nancy (translator)

The Story of Shit

Author
Dekkers, Midas and Forest-Flier, Nancy (translator)
Price
NZ$25.00
Stock
1
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Description

We are very discreet. We disappear into a small room, perform the task, flush, wash and reappear as if nothing happened. Of course, hygiene is necessary - some faecal bacteria, if re-ingested, can cause very serious problems - and unpleasant aromas are best kept at bay. But in all this hygienic discretion have we lost touch with an integral part of ourselves - something as much a part of living as breathing, eating and sleeping? Something enriching, creative and even enjoyable. In The Story of Shit, Dutch biologist Midas Dekkers presents a personal, cultural, scientific, historical and environmental account of shit, from the digestive process and the fascinating workings of the gut, to the act of defecation and toilet etiquette. With irreverent humour and a compelling narrative style, Dekkers brings a refreshing, entertaining and illuminating perspective to a once-taboo subject...

Format
Second hand Trade Paperback
ISBN
9781925355178
Catalog
SKU
135996

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