Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology: Consumer Behavior in English America

Gibb, James G.

James G. Gibb offers a unique study of 17th century English North American attitudes toward the acquisition and use of wealth. He analyzes domestic sites excavated in Maryland and Virginia to interpret patterns in the construction of household identities and places these patterns within the social and cultural context of the region. His work includes a new critical approach that underscores the role of conscious individual action in history and the importance of material culture in the construction of identities.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1996-05-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780306452338

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-0345-9

Dimensions: cm xcm

Pages: 278