Rose George Books
Rose George’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, Slate, The Guardian and Scientific American. Her other books include Ninety Percent of Everything and A Life Removed.
The Big Necessity
What's The Big Necessity about?
The Big Necessity (2008) takes a detailed look at the issues surrounding human excrement. Most people would rather ignore these issues – but turning a deaf ear is precisely what’s led to the sanitation crises plaguing the world today. Sanitation is too important to dismiss; a lack of it is causing thousands of needless deaths worldwide. Find out what can be done to help in these blinks.
Who should read The Big Necessity?
- Anyone who’s ever had a bowel movement
- Anthropologists interested in city-planning, urban design and living
- Activists interested in global health and saving lives
Nine Pints
What's Nine Pints about?
Nine Pints (2018) explores the rich but neglected story of blood. Taking a panoramic view and approaching the subject from multiple angles, Rose George looks into the science of blood and details some of the institutions, businesses and taboos that have arisen around this vital fluid.
Who should read Nine Pints?
- Armchair doctors fascinated by medical science
- Anyone not clued up on the brilliance of blood
- Squeamish souls who need to face their fears