Archaeologies of Materiality

Drawing on social theory and offering numerous case studies, <i>Archaeologies of Materiality</i> is one of the first books to explore materiality across time and space.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Demonstrates the saliency of materiality by linking it to concepts of landscape, technology, embodiment, ritual, and heritage.<br /> </li> <li>Offers archaeological case studies ranging from prehistoric to contemporary contexts, from Neo-Assyria, South Africa, Argentina, Panama, and the United States.<br /> </li> <li>Explores the idea of a material universe that is socially conceived and constructed, but that also shapes human experience in daily practice.</li> </ul>