An archaeology of materials : substantial transformations in early prehistoric Europe / Chantal Conneller.

Author/creator Conneller, Chantal
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, 2011.
Descriptionix, 158 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Antiquities, Prehistoric--Europe.
Materials--Europe. --History.
Materials--Analysis.
Antiquities--Analysis.
Material culture--Europe. --History.
Social change--Europe. --History.
Social archaeology--Europe.
Europe--Antiquities.

SeriesRoutledge studies in archaeology ; 1
Routledge studies in archaeology ; 1. ^A1036591
Contents Introduction : Making materials matter -- Forming materials -- Animal materials -- The mutability of stone -- Material worlds -- Conclusion : Substantial transformations.
Summary This title develops a systematic approach to materials at a time when there has been a call for a greater focus on materials in material culture studies. It establishes a new perspective on the meaning and significance of materials, particularly those involved in mundane, daily usage.
General note"Simultaneously published in the UK"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [133]-152) and index.
LCCN 2010028120
ISBN9780415881302 (hbk.)
ISBN0415881307 (hbk.)
ISBN9780203833728 (ebook)
ISBN0203833724 (ebook)

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Joyner General Stacks GN803 .C663 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold