Isbn: 9781868142460 - contested images: diversity in southern african rock art research (9 Ergebnisse)

219 x 149 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. (x) + 437; numerous illustrations, maps, tables. Earlier owner's name signed on half-title. Fine condition. "The volume brings together the work of a number of scholars who have critically examined what has come to be known as the 'trance hypothesis'. Though they reach consensus about the value of the hypothesis, they raise questions about points of detail and the applicability of the hypothesis to all paintings and engravings. Many of the chapters engage in wider issues that impinge on other disciplines, such as linguistics and folklore studies, demonstrating the relationship between them and rock art. The work includes an overview of the development of rock art studies, showing how the approach has been modified in the light of criticisms and new insights.". …

Softcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The wraps are shelf rubbed with creasing along the edges. The binding is secure. Light browning along the edges of the pages, not affecting text. No ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*05/12/2024 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

Softcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. The wraps are shelf rubbed with creasing along the edges. The binding is secure. Browning on the early and late pages. Light browning along the edges of the pages, not affecting text. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*02/10/2024 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Soft Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Text in English. 437 pp. Rock art, once considered by most to be merely a 'quaint' representation ot the lite-style and vision of a 'primitive' people, is assuming an ever greater importance in academic debate. Rock art research, believed by some to be the field of the future, may well play a prominent role in the understanding of Southern African history at this time when received colonial perspectives are being rejected. Certainly, its integration with archaeology is producing an increasingly complete picture of changing settlement and ideology over the last two thousand years. New theoretical developments are opening up the field in ways that were undreamed of in the past and, in exploring some of them, this collection of papers offers a way to better understanding of a once neglected art form. The volume brings together the work of a number of scholars who have critically examined what has come to be known as the 'trance hypothesis'. Though they reach consensus about the value of the hypothesis, they raise questions about points of detail and the applicability of the hypothesis to all paintings and engravings. Many of the chapters engage in wider issues that impinge on other disciplines, such as linguistics and folklore studies, demonstrating the relationship between them and rock art. The work includes an overview of the development of rock art studies, showing how the approach has been modified in the light of criticisms and new insights.…

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. The half title page has been signed by both editors and at least 6 contributors. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remain whole and intact. Internally, there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are crisp, clean and complete. The binding is secure. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed. …

Softcover. Zustand: Sehr gut.

Softcover. Zustand: Sehr gut.

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