Everyday Life Matters
Author | : Cynthia Robin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 0813044995 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780813044996 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: While the study of ancient civilizations has often focused on holy temples and royal tombs, a substantial part of the archaeological record remains hidden in the understudied day-to-day lives of artisans, farmers, hunters, and other ordinary people of the ancient world. The various chores of a person's daily life can be quite extraordinary and, even though they may seem trivial, such activities can have a powerful effect on society as a whole. In this book, the author develops general methods and theories for studying everyday life - methods that are applicable in archaeology, anthropology, and a wide range of disciplines.