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Using data from archaeological excavations, patent filings, and
marketing catalogs, this book provides a broad view of the
introduction, spread, and use of mass-produced coffin hardware in
North America. At the book's heart is a standardized typology of
coffin hardware that recognizes stylistic and functional changes
and a fresh look at the meanings and uses of the various motifs and
decorative elements. Within the discussion of mass-produced coffin
hardware in North America is new work connecting the North American
industry with its British antecedents and a fresh analysis of the
prime factors that led to the introduction and spread of
mass-produced coffin hardware. Extensively illustrated with
examples of coffin hardware to aid scholars and professionals in
identification.
Using data from archaeological excavations, patent filings, and
marketing catalogs, this book provides a broad view of the
introduction, spread, and use of mass-produced coffin hardware in
North America. At the book's heart is a standardized typology of
coffin hardware that recognizes stylistic and functional changes
and a fresh look at the meanings and uses of the various motifs and
decorative elements. Within the discussion of mass-produced coffin
hardware in North America is new work connecting the North American
industry with its British antecedents and a fresh analysis of the
prime factors that led to the introduction and spread of
mass-produced coffin hardware. Extensively illustrated with
examples of coffin hardware to aid scholars and professionals in
identification.
With a focus on historic sites, this volume explores the recent
history of non- heteronormative Americans from the early twentieth
century onward and the places associated with these communities.
Authors explore how queer identities are connected with specific
places: places where people gather, socialize, protest, mourn, and
celebrate. The focus is deeper look at how sexually variant and
gender non-conforming Americans constructed identity, created
communities, and fought to have rights recognized by the
government. Each chapter is accompanied by prompts and activities
that invite readers to think critically and immerse themselves in
the subject matter while working collaboratively with others.
Significant historic and archaeological sites affiliated with
two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history
in the United States are examined in this unique volume. The
importance of the preservation process in documenting and
interpreting the lives and experiences of queer Americans is
emphasized. The book features chapters on archaeology and
interpretation, as well as several case studies focusing on queer
preservation projects. The accessible text and associated
activities create an interactive and collaborative process that
encourages readers to apply the material in a hands-on setting.
Significant historic and archaeological sites affiliated with
two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history
in the United States are examined in this unique volume. The
importance of the preservation process in documenting and
interpreting the lives and experiences of queer Americans is
emphasized. The book features chapters on archaeology and
interpretation, as well as several case studies focusing on queer
preservation projects. The accessible text and associated
activities create an interactive and collaborative process that
encourages readers to apply the material in a hands-on setting.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have
established gathering spaces to find acceptance, form social
networks, and unify to resist oppression. Framing the emergence of
queer enclaves in reference to place, this volume explores the
physical and symbolic spaces of LGBTQ Americans. Authors provide an
overview of the concept of "place" and its role in informing
identity formation and community building. The book also includes
interactive project prompts, providing opportunities to practically
apply topics and theories discussed in the chapters.
With a focus on historic sites, this volume explores the recent
history of non- heteronormative Americans from the early twentieth
century onward and the places associated with these communities.
Authors explore how queer identities are connected with specific
places: places where people gather, socialize, protest, mourn, and
celebrate. The focus is deeper look at how sexually variant and
gender non-conforming Americans constructed identity, created
communities, and fought to have rights recognized by the
government. Each chapter is accompanied by prompts and activities
that invite readers to think critically and immerse themselves in
the subject matter while working collaboratively with others.
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