| Reinventing Art of Everyday Making Contributor(s): Tuomi-Gröhn, Terttu (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3631571135 ISBN-13: 9783631571132 Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W OUR PRICE: $98.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| LCCN: 2009390643 |
| Physical Information: 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The word 'everyday' is usually loaded with decidedly negative connotations. However, domestic everyday activities are not merely routine work, but also include complex, demanding tasks to solve. Even though everyday problem solving does not necessarily follow logical pathways, it is sensible and effective in handling practical problems. The studies presented in this book explore domestic everyday making, in terms of the kinds of cognitive, social, and practical tasks being faced and the types of skills needed in solving these tasks. The studies also illustrate the different research strategies appropriate to the investigation of the art and skills of domestic everyday making. The target audience of this book includes researchers and students of family and consumer studies, home economics and craft sciences, cultural studies and sociology. Because of the twofold aim of the book, it can be used as a textbook for both content as well as methodological studies. |