{"product_id":"9781925355178-secondhand-the-story-of-shit","title":"The Story of Shit","description":"We are very discreet. We disappear into a small 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.\n \n But 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.\n \n In  The Story of Shit , Dutch biologist Midas Dekkers presents 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 humour and a compelling narrative style, Dekkers brings a refreshing, entertaining and illuminating perspective to a once-taboo subject.\n","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48760390975707,"sku":"9781925355178-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/43e35103-a8a3-49cf-81ea-40c43121334b.jpg?v=1778435810","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781925355178-secondhand-the-story-of-shit","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}