The Culture of Flushing
Download or Read eBook The Culture of Flushing PDF written by Jamie Benidickson and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Jamie Benidickson |
Publisher | : UBC Press |
Total Pages | : 431 |
Release | : 2011-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780774841382 |
ISBN-13 | : 0774841389 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Culture of Flushing by : Jamie Benidickson
Book excerpt: The flush of a toilet is routine. It is safe, efficient, necessary, nonpolitical, and utterly unremarkable. Yet Jamie Benidickson's examination of the social and legal history of sewage in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom demonstrates that the uncontroversial reputation of flushing is deceptive. The Culture of Flushing investigates and clarifies the murky evolution of waste treatment. It is particularly relevant in a time when community water quality can no longer be taken for granted.