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ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING [LONDON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
Cambridge University Press, 25/02/Date: 1993 00:00:01. paperback. Very Good. 2.0305 in x 24.1117 in x 16.7513 in. 1993. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521424844 9780521424844 [GB]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING [LONDON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover First Edition xvii, 462 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Summary:"Jack Goody's new book takes as its theme the symbolic and transactional uses of flowers. He begins his study by asking why there are so few uses of flowers in Africa, either domesticated or wild, either in reality or in representation, and goes on to initiate a world-wide enquiry into the place of flowers in secular life and religious ritual from ancient Egypt to modern times. He links the use of flowers to the rise of advanced systems of agriculture, the growth of social stratification and the spread of luxury goods, looking at the history of aesthetic horticulture in Europe and Asia. Other themes that emerge are the role of written texts in building up a culture of flowers; the importance of trade and communications in disseminating and transforming attitudes to flowers; the rejection on puritanical grounds of flowers and their artistic representation; and the multiplicity of meanings which flowers possess." "A particular feature of the book is its analysis of the role of flowers in the Far East and of the aesthetic and political implications of flowers in China during the cultural revolution. The conclusion returns to earlier themes of long-term developments in cultural history, treating uses of flowers in the context of theology and ideology as well as of processes of product ...
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, Cambridge] Softcover Jack Goody's new book takes as its theme the symbolic and transactional uses of flowers in secular life and religious ritual from ancient Egypt to modern times. He links the use of flowers to the rise of advanced systems of agriculture, the growth of social stratification, and the spread of luxury goods, looking at the history of aesthetic horticulture in Europe and Asia. Other themes which emerge are the role of written texts in building up a culture of flowers; the importance of trade and communications in disseminating and transforming attitudes to flowers; the rejection on puritanical grounds of flowers and their artistic representation, and the multiplicity of meanings which flowers possess. Written from a broad temporal and geographical perspective, this original and wide-ranging book will appeal not only to anthropologists and social historians but also to anyone interested in flowers and their symbolic function across the centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, Cambridge] Softcover Jack Goody's new book takes as its theme the symbolic and transactional uses of flowers in secular life and religious ritual from ancient Egypt to modern times. He links the use of flowers to the rise of advanced systems of agriculture, the growth of social stratification, and the spread of luxury goods, looking at the history of aesthetic horticulture in Europe and Asia. Other themes which emerge are the role of written texts in building up a culture of flowers; the importance of trade and communications in disseminating and transforming attitudes to flowers; the rejection on puritanical grounds of flowers and their artistic representation, and the multiplicity of meanings which flowers possess. Written from a broad temporal and geographical perspective, this original and wide-ranging book will appeal not only to anthropologists and social historians but also to anyone interested in flowers and their symbolic function across the centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 2.1 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.1 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 2.1 [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 2.1 [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 2.1 [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service [Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
ISBN10: 0521424844, ISBN13: 9780521424844, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. 2.1 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1993]
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