The Living House : Anthropology of Architecture in South East Asia

by Roxana Waterson and Waterson

Book Overview

This work presents a detailed description of the centrally significant role of houses in South-East Asian social systems. Focusing on Indonesia, the book traces the historical links between... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500280304
• ISBN13: 9780500280300
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Superlative

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.