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082			_a930.1072 _bMCK.1
084			_2Colon Classification
100			_4Ed. _aMcKenzie, Matthew _99845
245			_aHISTORY AND MATERIAL CULTURE : _bVOLUME I
260			_aUSA _bNY Research Press _c2025
300			_a282p. _fHB
520			_aMaterial 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.
650			_vHistory _vMaterial CUlture _vGRouping & Dating _vStoneware _99846
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