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Life at Home in the TwentyFirst Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors,Used
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Life at Home in the TwentyFirst Century crosscuts the ranks of important books on social history, consumerism, contemporary culture, the meaning of material culture, domestic architecture, and household ethnoarchaeology. Far richer in information and more incisive than America at Home (Smolan and Erwitt), it also moves well beyond Rick Smolan's Day in the Life series. It is a distant cousin of Material World and Hungry Planet in content and style, but represents a blend of rigorous science and photography that none of these books can claim. Using archaeological approaches to human material culture, this volume offers unprecedented access to the middleclass American home through the kaleidoscopic lens of nolimits photography and many kinds of neverbefore acquired data about how people actually live their lives at home. Based on a rigorous, nineyear project at UCLA, this book has appeal not only to scientists but also to all people who share intense curiosity about what goes on at home in their neighborhoods. Many who read the book will see their own lives mirrored in these pages and can reflect on how other people cope with their mountains of possessions and other daily challenges. Readers abroad will be equally fascinated by the contrasts between their own kinds of materialism and the typical American experience. The book will interest a range of designers, builders, and architects as well as scholars and students who research various facets of U.S. and global consumerism, cultural history, and economic history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century'? A: The book explores the complexities of social history, consumerism, and material culture within the context of middle-class American homes, utilizing archaeological approaches and extensive data.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century' is Jeanne E. Arnold.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century' published? A: The book was published on July 12, 2012.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: The book appeals to a wide range of readers, including scholars, designers, builders, architects, and anyone interested in consumerism and cultural history.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, the book features no-limits photography that provides a rich visual insight into everyday life in American homes.
- Q: What unique approach does this book take compared to similar titles? A: It blends rigorous scientific research with photography, offering an unprecedented view of how people live at home.
- Q: Are there any specific themes explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as domestic architecture, household ethnoarchaeology, and the daily challenges posed by material possessions.