This illustrated book is an attempt to understand the intersection of memory and material culture by providing an interdisciplinary forum for its analysis.

Contested Objects breaks new ground in the interdisciplinary study of material culture. Its focus is on the rich and varied legacy of objects from the First Wor

Products are the result of the delicate touch of a craftsperson or demonstrate how a designer has mastered highly mechanized production. There is an opportunity

- How do the living maintain ongoing relationships with the dead in Western societies? - How have the residual belongings of the dead been used to evoke memorie

There currently exists an abundance of materials selection advice for designers suited to solving technical product requirements. In contrast, a stark gap can b