The anthropology of space and place : locating culture

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Title:

Author:

Low, Setha M.

ISBN:

9780631228776

9780631228783

Publication Information:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2003.

Physical Description:

ix, 422 p. ; 26 cm.

Series:

Blackwell readers in anthropology ; 4

Series Title:

Blackwell readers in anthropology ; 4

Abstract:

"The Anthropology of Space and Place: Locating Culture is an unprecedented collection of key articles presented explicitly for students and researchers in anthropology, environmental psychology, sociology, architecture, geography and urban planning. The volume includes an introduction that synthesizes existing literature, highlights core issues, and maps potential directions for future research."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Human geography.

Human territoriality.

Added Author:

Lawrence-Zúñiga, Denise.

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The Anthropology of Space and Place: Locating Culture is an unprecedented collection of key anthropological articles that illustrate how the conceptual and material dimensions of space are central to the production of social life.
Assembles key anthropological articles that challenge accepted definitions and ideas of space and place Reveals how both the conceptual and material dimensions of space as well as of built forms and landscape characteristics are central to the production of social life Includes introduction that synthesizes existing literature, highlights core issues, and maps potential directions for future research Brings classics in cultural anthropology together with new theoretical approaches