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Talking Trash: Cultural Uses of WasteMuch has been written about landfills and the monumentality of rubbish, but little attention has been paid to litter, the small trash that soils the urban pavement, like the bits of chewing gum that some artists decorate. Talking Trash looks at refuse in its early stages, when it is still tiny and unassuming, still lives in the city, and has yet to grow, leave the metropolis, and accumulate in landfills. The chapters of Talking Trash reflect upon the
Much has been written about landfills and the monumentality of rubbish, but little attention has been paid to litter, the small trash that soils the urban pavement, like the bits of chewing gum that some artists decorate. Talking Trash looks at refuse in its early stages, when it is still tiny and unassuming, still lives in the city, and has yet to grow, leave the metropolis, and accumulate in landfills. The chapters of Talking Trash reflect upon the anthropomorphic nature of urban refuse; upon the poetics and semantics of micro-litterscapes and the archives of all things discarded; upon Dumpsterology, or the history of the garbage container as a gendered artifact dense with cultural meaning; and upon dirty innocence, or the complex and contradictory link that ties childhood to muck. The author also focuses on one significant non-urban scene, the desert landscape and the clothing and other items that immigrants discard as they make a desperate trek across the border.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press
Published: 08/15/2019
ISBN: 9780826522283
Pages: 246
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.30w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Choice 01/01/2020
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Color: Boquet Hearts Red
Berkshire is the best ever I have them on every bed. Absolutely love these throw blankets too!! Definitely recommend
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Must buy
Color: Boquet Hearts Red
This blanket is warm and soft. This is a very pretty blanket and I got it for my sister for Christmas, but gave it to her early and she loves it and so do the dogs lol
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025
★★★★★ 4
The product is okay…
Very soft and the pattern is pretty but the blanket is VERY THIN! It’s used (in my opinion) as a summer throw blanket. Was it worth the price? Not really the most I’d pay is $5 because of how thin it is.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Very cute, super soft
Color: Super Mom Ice
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she loved it! The Super Mom blanket was adorable and really soft!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Longtime Berkshire Buyers 🩶
Color: Stormy Weather, Size: King (90 in x 108 in)
We have been Berkshire buyers for years and they never disappoint with their quality. They always make the best bedding on the market at a reasonable price point. In the economy we currently live in, it's getting harder to find quality products that don't break the bank & Berkshire has been consistent for years!
This blanket is no different & has held up to their name and brand. This blanket is large, which I love. There's nothing more annoying than trying to cover your whole body with a 50x60 sized blanket lol. This blanket is most definitely aesthetically pleasing but also keeps us warm. It feels like this blanket traps our own body heat and keeps it contained instead of producing heat, making us hot. We always stay a nice, consistent temp without getting overheated and sweaty....nobody wants that lol. It's made from high-quality fabric that isn't only soft and comfy but it's woven tightly and has held up wonderfully for how much we use it! This blankey also washes really well ((i.e. zero shrinkage, dries in an adequate time, no color fading and/or bleeding)). I also appreciate that even though this blanket keeps us warm, it isn't heavy & pretty lightweight compared to some of our other non Berkshire blankets. The color is also a rich blueish, cool colored gray that accentuates all of our decor and other bedding.
Overall, Berkshire has always been a household name in ours. We love the quality, the consistency of knowing what we're getting when we purchase from their brand, and the prices are always crazy reasonable without sacrificing what you receive. Hands down another great item from their brand & we will always recommend ✔️
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026