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The Art of Manliness

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The Irony of Beautification and Environmental Ethics

This chapter explores the beautification efforts of the 1960s that aimed to create cleaner urban spaces but resulted in the marginalization of salvage yards essential for sustainability. It highlights the unexpected consequences of prioritizing aesthetics over the environmental value of reusing and repurposing materials.

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