{"product_id":"the-story-of-shit-9781925355178","title":"The Story of Shit","description":"\u003cp\u003e  • Publisher: Text Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Text Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful writing style that is not only unique in biology but without equal in the whole of Dutch literature. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Shit \u003c\/em\u003eshows Dekkers once again to be in possession of a golden pen.\" --\u003cem\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA witty, fascinating look at something we generally prefer not to look too closely at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are very discreet. We disappear into a private room, perform the task, flush, wash, and reappear as if nothing happened. Of course, hygiene is necessary--some faecal bacteria, if re-ingested, can cause very serious problems--and unpleasant aromas are best kept at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in all this hygienic discretion have we lost touch with an integral part of ourselves-something as much a part of living as breathing, eating and sleeping? Something enriching, creative and even enjoyable?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Shit \u003c\/em\u003epresents a personal, cultural, scientific, historical, and environmental account of shit, from the digestive process and the fascinating workings of the gut, to the act of defecation and toilet etiquette. With irreverent humor and a compelling narrative style, Midas Dekkers brings a refreshing, entertaining and illuminating perspective to a once-taboo subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidas Dekkers \u003c\/strong\u003eis a bestselling Dutch writer and biologist. His books include \u003cem\u003ePhysical Exercise, The Way of All Flesh, Dearest Pet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Larva\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Nancy Forest-Flier \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Dutch-to-English translator. She was educated in the United States and now lives in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Text Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45046994108567,"sku":"9781925355178","price":1157.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781925355178.webp?v=1769219442","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-shit-9781925355178","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}