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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- ISBN
- 9781859732120
- Book Title
- Archaeology of Socialism
- Book Series
- Materializing Culture Ser.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Political Science, Social Science
- Topic
- Archaeology, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Anthropology / General
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10
1859732127
ISBN-13
9781859732120
eBay Product ID (ePID)
794167
Product Key Features
Book Title
Archaeology of Socialism
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Anthropology / General
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Social Science
Book Series
Materializing Culture Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-551044
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Buchli has admirably countered ... considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an 'archaeology of socialism', in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's Archaeology of Knowledge ., An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years ... The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors., "Buchli has admirably countered ... considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an 'archaeology of socialism', in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's Archaeology of Knowledge ." -- Journal of Design History "An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years ... The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors." -- American Ethnologist "There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period." -- Slavonica "While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture." -- Journal of Contemporary History "[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing." -- The Australian Journal of Anthropology "A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism." -- SEER "A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture." -- Cambridge Archaeological Journal, "Buchli has admirably countered ... considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an 'archaeology of socialism', in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's Archaeology of Knowledge ." -- Journal of Design History " An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years ... The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors." -- American Ethnologist "There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period." -- Slavonica "While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture." -- Journal of Contemporary History "[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing." -- The Australian Journal of Anthropology "A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism." -- SEER "A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture." -- Cambridge Archaeological Journal, "Buchli has admirably countered ... considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an 'archaeology of socialism', in a sense reminiscent of Foucault'sArchaeology of Knowledge." --Journal of Design History "An Archaeology of Socialismis a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years ... The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors." --American Ethnologist "There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period." --Slavonica "While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture." --Journal of Contemporary History "[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing." --The Australian Journal of Anthropology "A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism." --SEER "A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture." --Cambridge Archaeological Journal, While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture., 'Buchli has admirably countered … considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an "archaeology of socialism", in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's "Archaeology of Knowledge".' Journal of Design History 'An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years … The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors.' American Ethnologist 'There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period.' Slavonica 'While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture.' Journal of Contemporary History '[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing.' The Australian Journal of Anthropology 'A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism.' SEER 'A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture.' Cambridge Archaeological Journal, 'Buchli has admirably countered hellip; considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an "archaeology of socialism", in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's "Archaeology of Knowledge".'Journal of Design History'An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years hellip; The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors.'American Ethnologist'There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period.'Slavonica'While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture.'Journal of Contemporary History'[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing.'The Australian Journal of Anthropology'A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism.'SEER'A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture.'Cambridge Archaeological Journal, [The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing., 'Buchli has admirably countered ... considerable difficulties in a multi-faceted investigative process which could be characterized as an "archaeology of socialism", in a sense reminiscent of Foucault's "Archaeology of Knowledge".'Journal of Design History'An Archaeology of Socialism is a fascinating and well written book based on the intellectually charming premise that theories of the function of material culture were heavily tested and found wanting by the Russian socialist byt (life-style) reform programs of the last 80 years ... The value of the book lies in the clarity of Buchli's prose as he navigates the choppy seas of postmodern philosophy. In some cases, his explications of theory are more elegant than the writings of the original authors.'American Ethnologist'There is much of interest here, particularly in the analysis of the Stalin period.'Slavonica'While Buchli has much to say about wallpaper, the types and uses of furniture available to inhabitants, and other seemingly minute 'artefacts' of Soviet life, he is really after a much bigger game. His monograph charts the distinct ways in which individuals and families endeavoured to alter and adapt their living spaces, and how these interventions related to the changing nature of official ideology. As such, he has much to say about that fundamental issue of freedom and the private sphere, as it relates to material culture.'Journal of Contemporary History'[The book] deserves to be read.Buchli has a good eye for all the manifest ironies, discontinuities and just plain ambiguities of material culture, and his (deservedly) sceptical attitude to much of what passes in social anthropology and archaeology for 'material culture' is quite refreshing.'The Australian Journal of Anthropology'A much-needed microcosmic study of Soviet socialism.'SEER'A major contribution to a general understanding of how people relate to their material culture.'Cambridge Archaeological Journal
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Dewey Decimal
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Table Of Content
Revolution and the restructuring of the material world; Soviet hygiene and the battle against dirt and petit-bourgeois consciousness; the Narkomfin Communal House and the material culture of socialism; Stalinism and the domestication of Marxism; the Narkomfin Communal House and Marxist domesticity; de-Stalinization and the reinvigoration of Marxist understandings of the material world; the Narkomfin Communal House and the material culture of de-Stalinization.
Synopsis
This highly original case study, which adopts a material culture perspective, is unprecedented in social and cultural histories of the Soviet period and provides a unique window on social relations. The author demonstrates how Moisei Ginzburg's Constructivist masterpiece, the Narkomfin Communal House, employed classic Marxist understandings of material culture in an effort to overturn capitalist and patriarchal social structures. Through the edifying effects of architectural forms, Ginzburg attempted to induce socialist and feminist-inspired social and gender relations. The author shows how, for the inhabitants, these principles manifested themselves, from taste to hygiene to gender roles, and how individuals variously appropriated architectural space and material culture to cope with the conditions of daily life, from the utopianism of the First Five Year Plan and Stalin's purges to the collapse of the Soviet Union.This book makes a major contribution to: the history of socialism in the Soviet Union and, more generally, Eastern Europe; material culture studies; architectural history; archaeology and social anthropology., This highly original case study, which adopts a material culture perspective, is unprecedented in social and cultural histories of the Soviet period and provides a unique window on social relations. The author demonstrates how Moisei Ginzburg's Constructivist masterpiece, the Narkomfin Communal House, employed classic Marxist understandings of material culture in an effort to overturn capitalist and patriarchal social structures. Through the edifying effects of architectural forms, Ginzburg attempted to induce socialist and feminist-inspired social and gender relations. The author shows how, for the inhabitants, these principles manifested themselves, from taste to hygiene to gender roles, and how individuals variously appropriated architectural space and material culture to cope with the conditions of daily life, from the utopianism of the First Five Year Plan and Stalin's purges to the collapse of the Soviet Union. This book makes a major contribution to: the history of socialism in the Soviet Union and, more generally, Eastern Europe; material culture studies; architectural history; archaeology and social anthropology., This highly original case study, which adopts a material culture perspective, is unprecedented in social and cultural histories of the Soviet period and provides a unique window on social relations.
LC Classification Number
HX523.B815 1999
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