Exploring the historical perception of cleanliness and dust, this chapter delves into how cleanliness became associated with modernity and progress, as well as a moral concept in Victorian society. It also discusses the relationship between dust, visibility, possessions, and its connection to germ theory and public health campaigns.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, writer and researcher Jay Owens joins us to discuss her book Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles.
Much like dust itself, Jay’s book travels the globe, looking at the impacts that these microscopic particles are having on the world, our health and environment, as well as exploring the role that humanity has played in creating them.
Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles Jay Owens Hodder & Stoughton (2023)
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