E-book

Introduction to the E-book

The most comprehensive book on the history and development of toilets, covering environmental topics, current and future trends and risks, including a large catalog of collection items from the Museum of Historical Chamber Pots and Toilets.

1. Part 1 – History and development of toilets
2. Part 2 – Selection of exhibits from the museum's collection – chamber pots, bedpans, urinals, and toilets
3. Part 3 – Human biological waste in history, religion, and law, and the impact of water pollution on human populations, current risks and threats
4. Part 4 – Curiosities, contests, charity

The authors present their research in a popular-scientific format to educate readers openly and insightfully about human hygiene in all its often-unexpected contexts—while also offering entertainment.

The first edition in Czech was published in 2020. In the “Dictionary of the Year 2020–2021” competition organized by the Czech Association of Interpreters and Translators, it won 3rd place in the “Visual Encyclopedia” category. This book is the second, expanded and updated edition.