Thus far an agent in the social sciences has always meant someone whose actions bring about change. In this volume, the editors challenge this position and examine the possibility that agency is not a solely human property. Instead, this collection of archaeologists, anthropologists, sociologists and other social scientists explores the symbiotic relationships between humans and material entities (a key opening a door, a speed bump raising a car) as they engage with one another.
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Thus far an agent in the social sciences has always meant someone whose actions bring about change. In this volume, the editors challenge this position and examine the possibility that agency is not a solely human property. Instead, this collection of archaeologists, anthropologists, sociologists and other social scientists explores the symbiotic relationships between humans and material entities (a key opening a door, a speed bump raising a car) as they engage with one another.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag New York |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 2008 |
Editors | Carl Knappett, Lambros Malafouris |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
Edition | 2008 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-387-74710-1 |
Barcode | 9780387747101 |
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LSN | 0-387-74710-9 |