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This book is concerned with two intimately related topics of metaphysics: the identity of entities and the foundations of classification. What it adds to previous discussions of these topics is that it addresses them with respect to human-made entities, that is, artefacts. As th…
This is an introduction to the study of artefacts, setting them in a social context rather than using a purely scientific approach. It draws on a range of different cultures and is extensively illustrated.
This is an introduction to the study of artefacts, setting them in a social context rather than using a purely scientific approach. It draws on a range of different cultures and is extensively illustrated.
This book offers a fresh and timely perspectiveon the study of ancient art and archaeology. Through a series of essays, the volume explores the links between text and image and offers innovative readings of narrative scenes on pottery and sculpture. Topics treated include gender…
At a time of heightened international interest in the colonial dimensions of museum collections, Dividing the Spoils provides new perspectives on the motivations and circumstances whereby collections were appropriated and acquired during colonial military service. Combining appr…
"Pre-Columbian artifacts are among the most popular items on the international antiquities market, yet it is becoming increasingly difficult to monitor these items as public, private, and digital sales proliferate. This timely volume explores past, current, and future policies a…
The presidios, missions, and pueblos of both Spanish and Mexican California have provided a rich trove of ceramics materials; however, sparse analysis of the more remote areas of New Spain left an incomplete picture of economies. This volume rectifies this gap by examining the 1…
The story of a mysterious southern Illinois treasure cave and its proof of the presence of Africans in North America long before Columbus. Includes over 100 photographs of the artifacts discovered. Re-creates the historic voyage of King Juba and his Mauretanian sailors across th…
A compelling historical re-creation of King Juba and his Senagalese sailors' journey across the Atlantic to escape the Romans and rebuild their society in the New World.
