Dirt

This audiobook explores the history and cultural perceptions of dirt, cleanliness, and human hygiene, highlighting how attitudes toward filth have evolved over time in response to social, political, and economic changes. Public health expert Terence McLaughlin humorously examines various historical practices and beliefs about cleanliness, revealing how notions of what is considered gross or acceptable are often subjective. Filled with intriguing examples, the book offers insights into the ways society shapes its relationship with its environment.