Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations

Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are …

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