Stones

Stones A Material and Cultural History

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Publisher's Synopsis

The story of our deep and multifaceted connections to geological matter-the very bedrock of our lives.
 
From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been revered, collected, enhanced, sculpted, or engraved for practical and artistic purposes throughout the ages. They have been used to delineate boundaries and to build homes and shelters and utilized for cooking, games, and competitions. This surprising and fascinating compendium of stone facts, myths, and stories reveals the impact and importance of stones in our history and culture. Cally Oldershaw introduces the science in an accessible way and covers the aesthetic appeal of stones, their practical uses, and metaphysical properties. With an eclectic mix of examples from the Stone Age to the present, Stones engagingly excavates the story of this essential matter.

Book information

ISBN: 9781789147711
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 296
Weight: 886g
Height: 227mm
Width: 180mm
Spine width: 25mm