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HISTORY AND MATERIAL CULTURE : VOLUME I

By: Material type: TextPublication details: USA NY Research Press 2025Description: 282p. HBISBN:
  • 9781647255619
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 930.1072 MCK.1
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Summary: Material culture, comprising objects and artefacts used by societies, offers profound insights into human history and social dynamics. By analysing items like tools, clothing, pottery and buildings, historians and archaeologists uncover details about daily life, technological advancements and cultural practices. These artefacts, such as mediaeval manuscripts, religious relics and domestic items, serve as tangible records of economic activities, social structures and belief systems. They bridge gaps in historical records, providing a fuller picture of past societies. Preserving and studying these artefacts enriches our understanding of history and connects us to the cultural heritage of our ancestors, enhancing understanding of the diverse expressions of human creativity and adaptability across different periods and regions. This book presents the complex subject of material culture in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics included in this book on analysis of material culture are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.
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Material culture, comprising objects and artefacts used by societies, offers profound insights into human history and social dynamics. By analysing items like tools, clothing, pottery and buildings, historians and archaeologists uncover details about daily life, technological advancements and cultural practices. These artefacts, such as mediaeval manuscripts, religious relics and domestic items, serve as tangible records of economic activities, social structures and belief systems. They bridge gaps in historical records, providing a fuller picture of past societies. Preserving and studying these artefacts enriches our understanding of history and connects us to the cultural heritage of our ancestors, enhancing understanding of the diverse expressions of human creativity and adaptability across different periods and regions. This book presents the complex subject of material culture in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics included in this book on analysis of material culture are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

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