Rubbish Theory: The Creation and Destruction of Value - New Edition

by Michael Thompson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745399789
• ISBN13: 9780745399782
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.4"