James Delle has solved a number of problems in Caribbean archaeology with An Archaeology of Social Space. He deals with most of the problems by using historical archaeology; and clearly implicates Ameri canist prehistorians. Although this book is about coffee plantations in the Blue Mountains area of Jamaica; it is actually about the whole Caribbean. Just as it is about all archaeology; not only historical archaeology; it is also a book about colonialism and national inde pendence and how these two enormous events happened in the context of eighteenth and nineteenth century capitalism. The first issue raised appears to be an academic topic that has come to be known as landscape archaeology. Landscape archaeology considers the planned spaces around living places. The topic is big; comprehensive; and new within historical archaeology. Its fundamen tal insight is that in the early modern and modern worlds everything within view could be made into money. Seeing occurs in space and from 1450; or a little before; everything that could be seen could; potentially; be measured. The measuring-and the accompanying culture of record ing called a scriptural economy-became a way of controlling people in space; for a profit. Dr. Delle thus explores maps; local philosophies of settlement; town dwelling; housing; and the actual condition of plantations and their buildings now; so as to describe coffee-Jamaica from 1790-1860.
#537388 in Books Paul V Turner 2016-10-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.70 x .90 x 9.60l; .0 #File Name: 0300215029224 pagesFrank Lloyd Wright and San Francisco
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I had the good fortune to know Aaron Greene and many of the ...By Henry T. Stein; Ph.D.An enchanting treasure of a book; that vividly brings to life; several of Wright's unbuilt aesthetic masterpieces; as well as the fascinating human stories behind many of his realized structures in the San Francisco Bay Area. The combination of stunning renderings; floor plans; and photographs; are counterpointed by Turner's skillful narrative; that often gives you the feeling of almost being there; witnessing the positive and negative exchanges between Wright; his associates; and clients. This book is a "must have" for anyone building a Wright library!While living in San Francisco until 2001; I had the good fortune to know Aaron Greene and many of the Norther California Taliesin Fellows. They re-kindled my love of Wright's work; that started when I was a student of architecture; at Cooper Union in New York City. After moving to Northwestern Washington; I contacted Jim Zervas; who studied with Wright; and his associate; Terry Brown; designed a Usonian style small home in the woods; for my wife and me. Living in a Wright-inspired home; and reading books that celebrate his works; like the Turner volume; generate a daily peak experience.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well written and illustrated it covers some of the early ...By jon p buschkeWell written and illustrated it covers some of the early minor projects by Wright that help fill in the gaps to his California clients other than Los Angeles..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kelvin WongLoved the product. Thank you for quick shipment.
