Primitive Arts and Crafts - An Introduction to the Study of Material Culture

Originally published in 1933, this book examines the material culture of various 'primitive' peoples.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Culture and environment; 3. Means and results; 4. Variations and mutations: their causes; 5. Linear evolution; 6. Linked traits and culture complexes; 7. Diffusion and psychology; 8. An example of diffusion: the spread of tobacco; 9. Types of migrations; 10. Independent origins; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1933, this book examines the material culture of various 'primitive' peoples, as evidence of migration and also as a window onto that culture's beliefs and customs. It uses examples from all over the world to detail the way in which objects can accrue different meanings through their lifetimes.

Product details

• Authors: Roderick Urwick Sayce, Sayce Roderick Urwick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2013
• EAN: 9781107622074
• ISBN: 978-1-107-62207-4
• No. of pages: 306
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Material Culture