Maritime Archaeology and Social Relations : British Action in the Southern Hemisphere
- Author
- Virginia E. Dellino-Musgrave
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Social Science
- Download Book Read book
This book goes beyond a descriptive analysis of wrecks by exploring them and their cargoes as embodiments of 18th century social relations. Maritime Archaeology and Social Relations challenges traditional maritime approaches providing a different perspective that emphasises the richness, diversity and complexity of British action.By applying the concept of praxis, British action is integrated in both land and maritime spaces. A closer look into the associated experienced landscapes enhances our understanding of how social identities were projected at local and global levels.
Keywords: Humanities, Social Science and Law / historical archaeology / Maritime archaeology / Material culture / Shipwreck archaeology / Social archaeology
