Nicky Gregson Livres

Focusing on a former coal-mining village in Northeast England, the book delves into the practices of inhabitation, examining how modern living and daily routines, such as sleep and childcare, shape domestic life. It challenges traditional consumption research by situating it within the home and households, rather than commercial spaces. This exploration offers insights into the complexities of everyday life and the interplay between community and individual experiences in a specific sociocultural context.

Focusing on the underlying causes of the global waste crisis, the book critiques current waste policies and emphasizes the need for significant change in consumer-driven economies. It combines clear writing with thorough empirical and theoretical research to explore how everyday consumption contributes to increasing waste. The conclusion offers policy recommendations aimed at integrating waste management into broader discussions on decarbonization, advocating for a proactive approach rather than merely addressing waste as an end-of-pipe issue.

Examining the root causes of the global waste problem, this book challenges existing policies, highlighting what needs to change if we are to get serious in tackling this global problem. It concludes with policy implications for shifting waste from an 'end-of-pipe' concern to being at the heart of the debate over decarbonisation.