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Of Hoarding and Housekeeping: Material Kinship and Domestic Space in Anthropological Perspective
Of Hoarding and Housekeeping: Material Kinship and Domestic Space in Anthropological Perspective
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Hoarding and decluttering have been studied from a psychological and universal perspective, but little work has been done to consider their cultural and economic aspects. Of Hoarding and Housekeeping offers an anthropological, global, and comparative approach to understanding these phenomena, examining practices of accumulation, storage, decluttering, and waste as practices of kinship and the objects themselves as material kin.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Hoarding has been primarily approached from a psychological and universal standpoint, while decluttering has been viewed from an aesthetic and ecological perspective. However, there has been limited research on the cultural and global economic aspects of these phenomena.
"Of Hoarding and Housekeeping" offers an anthropological, global, and comparative approach to understanding hoarding and decluttering by examining cases from various countries, including the United States, Japan, India, Cameroon, and Argentina. The book focuses on the house, paying close attention to the flow of materials in and out. It explores practices of accumulation, storage, decluttering, and waste as practices of kinship and the objects themselves as material kin.
Through its comprehensive analysis, "Of Hoarding and Housekeeping" sheds light on the diverse ways in which people engage with objects and the significance of these practices in different cultural contexts. It challenges traditional notions of hoarding as a disorder and emphasizes the cultural and social value of objects. The book also raises important questions about waste management, consumerism, and the global economy.
By providing a multi-dimensional perspective on hoarding and decluttering, "Of Hoarding and Housekeeping" contributes to our understanding of these phenomena and their impact on individuals, communities, and the wider world. It is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the study of material culture and consumption.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805390923
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