Learning from things
W. D. Kingery
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Learning from things
Published
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution Press
Pages
262
ISBN-10
1560986077
Description
Learning from Things presents the methods and theories underlying the many ways in which material objects - things of all kinds from all periods of history - can reconstruct and interpret lifeways of the past. This collection of essays links material culture studies with art history and the history of technology, as well as with archaeology, anthropology, cultural geography, folklore studies, and other fields that use material evidence. The thirteen contributors - among them Jules D. Prown, Don D. Fowler, Steven Lubar, Joseph J. Corn, and Michael B. Schiffer - examine both the processes of forming historical and archaeological records and collections and how those processes influence, and even distort, conclusions made by scholars. The book also deals with the role of optical and electron microscopy, radiocarbon dating, and other tools of material science in material culture studies. Citing various processes - from microwear analysis of Paleolithic stone tool surfaces to the impact of mechanized metal cutting on nineteenth-century gun production - the contributors argue the importance of multidisciplinary participation for accurately analyzing objects. Bringing together the approaches of both "hard" systematic scholars and "soft" humanists concerned with aesthetics and cultural belief systems, the book provides a foundation for the further evolution of material culture studies.
Subjects
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How many pages are in Learning from things?
This edition of Learning from things has approximately 262 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Learning from things typically takes between 5h 28m and 3h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Learning from things is approximately 65,500 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 Learning from things?
Learning from things was written by W. D. Kingery.
When was Learning from things published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.