The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies

The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies is a comprehensive guide that explores how objects and material things—like art, technology, clothing, and everyday items—shape human culture and identity. It examines the ways people create, use, interpret, and assign meaning to material things throughout history and across different societies. The book combines research from archaeology, anthropology, history, and art to show how objects reflect social values, beliefs, and power dynamics, helping us understand the significant role material culture plays in shaping human experiences and relationships.