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Rubbish Theory - The Creation and Destruction of Value - New Edition (Hardcover, New edition) Loot Price: R1,997
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Rubbish Theory - The Creation and Destruction of Value - New Edition (Hardcover, New edition): Michael Thompson

Rubbish Theory - The Creation and Destruction of Value - New Edition (Hardcover, New edition)

Michael Thompson; Foreword by Joshua O Reno

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Rubbish is something we ignore. By definition we discard it, from our lives and our minds, and it remains outside the concerns of conventional economics. However, this book explores the dynamics through which rubbish can re-enter circulation as a prized commodity, in many cases far exceeding its original value. Antiques, vintage cars and period homes, after being discarded as valueless, can, even after many years, become priceless. First published in 1979, Rubbish Theory has become foundational in its field. Today, it is as relevant as ever. This edition includes a new afterword revealing how the consequences of our compulsion to discard are far from inevitable, and going on to explore how we can transform our troublesome wastes into valuable resources.

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Imprint: Pluto Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: June 2017
Authors: Michael Thompson
Foreword by: Joshua O Reno
Dimensions: 215 x 135 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Library binding
Pages: 304
Edition: New edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-7453-9979-9
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General
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LSN: 0-7453-9979-7
Barcode: 9780745399799

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