What inspired the author to explore the connection between dirt and societal taboos?
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Purity and Danger

Purity and Danger
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What inspired the author to explore the connection between dirt and societal taboos?
Did anyone else feel like the definitions of purity varied so much across cultures?
How does this book challenge common assumptions about cleanliness and morality?