Energy sources are massively depleted. The government is wasteful
and incompetent. The economy is imploding, the environment is
toxic, and international terrorism threatens our day-to-day lives.
And gum sucks. It just "sucks." Who is responsible? Who made our
world so dangerous, so unlivable, so stupid?
Matthew Vincent is unafraid to name names. Who's to blame for the
three-ounce rule on airplanes? Who came up with the bright idea of
branding every single sports stadium? Who made curling an Olympic
event? Which pope made celibacy mandatory? Who invented daylight
saving time? (Who doesn't hate daylight saving time?)
Here's a book that'll tell you who invented every unnecessary,
annoying gadget that plagues modern life and haunts your dreams.
It's a book to keep in your bathroom for perusal before you end up
having to drink out of your toilet bowl because there's no potable
water left in your hemisphere. Here's a book that'll tell you who
ruined it for everyone.
General
Imprint: |
Soft Skull Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2010 |
First published: |
October 2010 |
Authors: |
Matthew Vincent
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Dimensions: |
191 x 191 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59376-288-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
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LSN: |
1-59376-288-7 |
Barcode: |
9781593762889 |
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