The Prehistory of Home

by Jerry D. Moore

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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...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0520272218

ISBN13:9780520272217

Release Date:April 2012

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"

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Cultural Customs & Traditions Social Science Social Sciences

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