The Ethics of Waste by Gay Hawkins
Do we feel virtuous for reusing plastic bags and disdain those who don't? At what point does personal waste become public responsibility? Placing these ideas into historical, social, and cultural perspective, this thoughtful book seeks ways to change ecologically destructive practices without recourse to guilt, moralism, or despair.
Those who read this welcome addition to the field will be treated to a book that is well written, often clever, and surprisingly insightful-- Grant J. Rich * PsycCRITIQUES *
A broad-ranging and highly readable book. * The Geographical Journal *
Hawkins explores the intersections of habits, bodies, ethics, and waste matter, toggling her discourse between acknowledging the material reality of various wastes and the views derived from cultural theory. Presents alternative approaches to waste in today's world. * CHOICE *
This book is incredibly stimulating and is carried very lightly by Hawkins’ accessible and engaging writing. The Ethics of Waste is essential reading for anybody interested in contemporary approaches to waste but it is also an important addition to the sociological literature on consumption, practice and environment. * Sociology *
A broad-ranging and highly readable book. * The Geographical Journal *
Hawkins explores the intersections of habits, bodies, ethics, and waste matter, toggling her discourse between acknowledging the material reality of various wastes and the views derived from cultural theory. Presents alternative approaches to waste in today's world. * CHOICE *
This book is incredibly stimulating and is carried very lightly by Hawkins’ accessible and engaging writing. The Ethics of Waste is essential reading for anybody interested in contemporary approaches to waste but it is also an important addition to the sociological literature on consumption, practice and environment. * Sociology *
Gay Hawkins is associate professor in cultural theory in the School of Media, Film, and Theatre at the University of New South Wales.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780742530133 |
| ISBN 10 | 0742530132 |
| Title | The Ethics of Waste |
| Author | Gay Hawkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2005-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 156 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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