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Metaphor and material culture

by Christopher Y. Tilley

Material cultureMetaphorMetaphor in artMetaphor in literatureSocial archaeologySocial aspectsSocial aspects of MetaphorMetaphor--social aspects

"This book provides an innovative contribution to debates about the use of metaphor in the social sciences written by one of today's foremost archaeological theorists. Christopher Tilley combines theoretical interpretation with practical examples to show the significance of the concept of metaphor in the study and writing of material forms."--Jacket.

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