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Archaeologies of materiality

by Lynn Meskell

This volume draws on social theory to explore materiality across time and space, linking the material universe to human experience. Global archaeological case studies ranging from prehistory to the contemporary era examine landscapes, technology, embodiment, and heritage.

Accession 11844 ISBN 9781405136174 Publisher Blackwell Publishing
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