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The Living House: An Anthropology Of Architecture In Southeast Asia,Used
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The Living House is a pioneering work by respected anthropologist Roxana Waterson that has become a classic in its field. It is first book of its kind to present a detailed picture of houses within the complex social and symbolic fabric of indigenous SouthEast Asian peoples.The main focus of the book is on Indonesia, but in tracing historical links between architectural forms across the region, it reveals a much wider field of inquirycovering all of the Austronesian peoples and cultures extending as far afield as Madagascar, Japan and the Pacific islands to New Zealand and Hawaii. As it probes the centrally significant role of houses within SouthEast Asian social systems, The Living House reveals new insights into the kinship systems, gender symbolism and cosmological principles of the peoples who build them, ultimately uncovering fundamental themes concerning the concepts of life force and life processes inherent in all of these cultures.A vivid picture is produced of how people shape buildings and buildings shape peoplehow rules about layout and spatial usage impact social relationships. The book concludes with a consideration of presentday changes affecting the fates of indigenous cultures and architectures throughout the region. This book will be of tremendous interest to architects and historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous art and cultures of SouthEast Asia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Living House' by Roxana Waterson? A: The main focus of 'The Living House' is on the architecture and social significance of houses in South-East Asia, particularly Indonesia, exploring how these structures reflect the cultural practices and kinship systems of indigenous peoples.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Living House' contain? A: The book 'The Living House' contains 300 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Living House' suitable for architects and historians? A: 'The Living House' is suitable for architects, historians, and anyone interested in indigenous art and cultures, providing valuable insights into the relationship between architecture and social systems.
- Q: What edition of 'The Living House' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Living House' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: When was 'The Living House' published? A: 'The Living House' was published on June 10, 2014.
- Q: What condition is 'The Living House' in when purchased? A: 'The Living House' is available in new condition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Living House'? A: The author of 'The Living House' is Roxana Waterson.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'The Living House'? A: Key themes in 'The Living House' include kinship systems, gender symbolism, cosmological principles, and the impact of architectural layouts on social relationships.
- Q: Does 'The Living House' cover cultures outside of South-East Asia? A: 'The Living House' traces historical links and includes discussions on Austronesian cultures extending to regions like Madagascar, Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii.
- Q: What insights does 'The Living House' provide about indigenous cultures? A: 'The Living House' provides insights into how indigenous cultures shape their environments and how those environments, in turn, affect their social structures and cultural practices.