Knowing things
Chris Gosden
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Knowing things
by Chris Gosden, Frances Larson
Published
January 11, 2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780199225897
ISBN-10
0199225893
Description
"This book explores the early history of the Pitt Rivers Museum and its collections. Many thousands of people collected objects for the Museum between its foundation in 1884 and 1945, and together they and the objects they collected provide a series of insights into the early history of archaeology and anthropology. The volume also includes individual biographies and group histories of the people originally making and using the objects, as well as a snapshot of the British empire. The main focus for the book derives from the computerized catalogues of the Museum and attendant archival information. Together these provide a unique insight into the growth of a well-known institution and its place within broader intellectual frameworks of the Victorian period and early twentieth century. It also explores current ideas on the nature of relationships, particularly those between people and things."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Museums and their communities
Rethinking Evolution in the Museum
Museums and Anthropology in the Age of Engagement
Anthropological resources
Raw Histories
Inventory of ethnological collections in museums of the United States and Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Knowing things?
This edition of Knowing things has approximately 296 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Knowing things?
For most readers, Knowing things typically takes between 6h 10m and 4h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,000 words
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What is the word count of Knowing things?
The estimated word count for Knowing things is approximately 74,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Knowing things?
Knowing things was written by Chris Gosden, Frances Larson.
When was Knowing things published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 11, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.