Archaeologies of Materiality (Paperback)


Drawing on social theory and offering numerous case studies, "Archaeologies of Materiality" is one of the first books to explore materiality across time and space.
Demonstrates the saliency of materiality by linking it to concepts of landscape, technology, embodiment, ritual, and heritage.
Offers archaeological case studies ranging from prehistoric to contemporary contexts, from Neo-Assyria, South Africa, Argentina, Panama, and the United States.
Explores the idea of a material universe that is socially conceived and constructed, but that also shapes human experience in daily practice.

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Drawing on social theory and offering numerous case studies, "Archaeologies of Materiality" is one of the first books to explore materiality across time and space.
Demonstrates the saliency of materiality by linking it to concepts of landscape, technology, embodiment, ritual, and heritage.
Offers archaeological case studies ranging from prehistoric to contemporary contexts, from Neo-Assyria, South Africa, Argentina, Panama, and the United States.
Explores the idea of a material universe that is socially conceived and constructed, but that also shapes human experience in daily practice.

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General

Imprint

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

November 2005

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

December 2005

Authors

Dimensions

229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

229

ISBN-13

978-1-4051-3616-7

Barcode

9781405136167

Categories

LSN

1-4051-3616-2



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