The Living House: An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia [Paperback]

Roxana Waterson (Author)

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Publication Date: July 25, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0195885546 | ISBN-13: 978-0195885545

This book is the first of its kind to present a detailed picture of the house within the social and symbolic worlds of South-East Asian peoples. It draws on the work of both architects and anthropologists, and features the author's own first-hand research. The volume focuses on the wonderful variety of Indonesian architecture and is richly illustrated with over 200 photographs.

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About the Author

Roxana Waterson studied anthropology at New Hall, Cambridge, earning her Ph.D. in 1981. She has been doing fieldwork with the Sa'dan Toraja people of Sulawesi since 1978, and has traveled widely in Southeast Asia in search of indigenous architectures. Since 1984, she has lived in Singapore where she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (July 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195885546
• ISBN-13: 978-0195885545
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,648,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative, October 6, 2000

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This review is from: Living House: An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia (Paperback)

This book is an incredible work of ethnographic documentation as well as a tremendous analysis of traditional architecture. Waterson demonstrates how elements of culture, including gender, kinship, and cosmology are reflected in house design and use. The books is filled with photographs and illustrations, both by Waterson and from various collections. This book is a must for anyone interested in South-East Asia, residential architecture, or material culture.