Oxford University Press eBooks· 2012
The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies
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Short summary
This handbook synthesizes interdisciplinary thinking in material culture studies, presenting 28 commissioned articles that explore contemporary issues and debates.
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Key points
- Synthesizes material culture studies from diverse disciplines including archaeology, anthropology, and STS.
- Features 28 commissioned articles addressing contemporary issues and debates.
- Covers themes such as disciplinary perspectives, material practices, and human-object relationships.
- Includes case studies ranging from Coca-Cola and chimpanzees to cities and magical objects.
- Provides a comprehensive bibliography for further research.
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Abstract
<italic>The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies</italic>introduces and reviews thinking in the interdisciplinary field of material culture studies. Drawing together approaches from archaeology, anthropology, geography, and science and technology studies, through twenty-eight specially-commissioned articles, the volume explores contemporary issues and debates in a series of themed sections. These themes covers areas such as disciplinary perspectives, material practices, objects and humans, landscapes and the built environment, and studying particular things. From Coca-Cola, chimpanzees, artworks, and ceramics, to museums, cities, human bodies, and magical objects, this book is a vital resource. A comprehensive bibliography enhances the book's usefulness as a research tool.
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