The Prehistory of Home

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Anthropology
Cover of the book The Prehistory of Home by Jerry D. Moore, University of California Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jerry D. Moore ISBN: 9780520952133
Publisher: University of California Press Publication: April 18, 2012
Imprint: University of California Press Language: English
Author: Jerry D. Moore
ISBN: 9780520952133
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication: April 18, 2012
Imprint: University of California Press
Language: English

Many animals build shelters, but only humans build homes. No other species creates such a variety of dwellings. Drawing examples from across the archaeological record and around the world, archaeologist Jerry D. Moore recounts the cultural development of the uniquely human imperative to maintain domestic dwellings. He shows how our houses allow us to physically adapt to the environment and conceptually order the cosmos, and explains how we fabricate dwellings and, in the process, construct our lives. The Prehistory of Home points out how houses function as symbols of equality or proclaim the social divides between people, and how they shield us not only from the elements, but increasingly from inchoate fear.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Many animals build shelters, but only humans build homes. No other species creates such a variety of dwellings. Drawing examples from across the archaeological record and around the world, archaeologist Jerry D. Moore recounts the cultural development of the uniquely human imperative to maintain domestic dwellings. He shows how our houses allow us to physically adapt to the environment and conceptually order the cosmos, and explains how we fabricate dwellings and, in the process, construct our lives. The Prehistory of Home points out how houses function as symbols of equality or proclaim the social divides between people, and how they shield us not only from the elements, but increasingly from inchoate fear.

More books from University of California Press

Cover of the book Beyond the Pale by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Danger to Self by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book A State of Mixture by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Orthodox by Design by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Voyager by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Greater Sage-Grouse by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book An Unfinished Republic by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Music after the Fall by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Is It Safe? by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Birthing the Nation by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Governing Systems by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book The Argonautika by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Purchasing Medical Innovation by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book Wide-Open Town by Jerry D. Moore
Cover of the book The Invention of Judaism by Jerry D. Moore
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy