Material Agency

Towards a Non-Anthropocentric Approach

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author: ISBN: 9780387747118
Publisher: Springer US Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780387747118
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

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.

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