Books › Textbooks › Science & Mathematics

Plastics, Environment, Culture, and the Politics of Waste

Name: Plastics, Environment, Culture, and the Politics of Waste
Price: 100.43 USD
Availability: InStock

$100.43

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: Plastics, Environment, Culture and the Politics of Waste examines plastic as a distinct cultural, political, and environmental phenomenon. It outlines the intricate relationship with plastic that humanity has been building over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, drawing on examples from history, the arts, and literature, as well as examining the place of plastics in the current health, environmental, and energy crises. The aim of this book is to reveal the complex nature of plastics, from their rapid incorporation into our advancing ways of life, to the reenvisioning of plastics’ role in human life and how, through abundant production, consumption, and disposal of plastics, humanity has initiated a toxic invasion of natural environments and human and nonhuman bodies. Bringing together various perspectives from the humanities, this edited collection contributes to the ongoing research on plastics and petrocultures and emphasizes the crucial significance of addressing the plastic crisis through culture.

Details

Discover the intriguing world of plastics with Plastics, Environment, Culture, and the Politics of Waste. This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and plastic, examining its cultural, political, and environmental impact. Drawing on examples from history, art, and literature, this thought-provoking read unravels the complex nature of plastics in our modern world.

As we face health, environmental, and energy crises, it becomes increasingly essential to reevaluate our relationship with plastics. By exploring the history and current state of plastics, this book sheds light on the repercussions of their rapid incorporation into our lives. From production to disposal, our excessive consumption of plastics has led to a toxic invasion of natural environments and endangered both human and nonhuman bodies.

Through its comprehensive analysis and multidisciplinary approach, Plastics, Environment, Culture, and the Politics of Waste is at the forefront of research on plastics and petrocultures. By emphasizing the crucial role of culture in addressing the plastic crisis, this book offers valuable insights and possibilities for a sustainable future.

Join the movement towards a plastic-free world and be inspired by the transformative power of culture. Order your copy of Plastics, Environment, Culture, and the Politics of Waste today!

Click here to get your hands on this captivating book.

See All Buying Options...

More Details...