LEADER 02201nam 22004333 450 001 9910915791903321 005 20230809080255.0 010 $a1-78914-818-9 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30623775 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30623775 035 $a(Exl-AI)30623775 035 $a(CKB)27938421300041 035 $a(EXLCZ)9927938421300041 100 $a20230809d2023 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aStones $eA Material and Cultural History 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLondon :$cReaktion Books, Limited,$d2023. 210 4$dİ2023. 215 $a1 online resource (296 pages) 311 08$aPrint version: Oldershaw, Cally Stones London : Reaktion Books, Limited,c2023 9781789147711 327 $aCover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction: Geology and the Science of Stones -- 1. Stone Tools, Weapons, Implements and Building Stones -- 2. Testimony in Stone -- 3. Stones and the Creative Mind -- 4. Medicinal, Health and Healing Stones -- 5. Collectors, Collections and Collecting Stones -- Appendix: Starting Your Collection -- References -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index. 330 $aThis book explores the material and cultural history of stones, emphasizing their significance from ancient times to the present. It delves into the geological aspects of stones, their use in tool-making, construction, art, and medicine, and their cultural symbolism and myths. The author aims to highlight the integral role of stones in human history and their continued relevance. Intended for readers interested in geology, history, and cultural studies, it discusses various stone types, their formation, and their impact on human civilization and biodiversity.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aStone$7Generated by AI 606 $aGeology$7Generated by AI 615 0$aStone. 615 0$aGeology. 700 $aOldershaw$b Cally$01779782 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910915791903321 996 $aStones$94303339 997 $aUNINA