Soils stones and symbols cultural perceptions of the mineral world
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844720392
Date de publication :
15 déc. 2004
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
480 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book highlights studies from anthropology, archaeology and philosophy that demonstrate that not all individuals and societies view minerals as commodities to be exploited for economic gain, or passive objects of disembodied scientific enquiry.