The Archaeology of Smoking and Tobacco |
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| Author:
| Fox, Georgia L. |
| Series title: | American Experience in Archaeological Pespective Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-6041-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $69.95 |
Book Description:
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Smoking pipes are among the most commonly found artifacts at archaeological sites, affirming the prevalence and longevity of smoking as a cultural practice. Georgia Fox analyses the archaeological record to survey the discovery, production, consumption, and trade in tobacco. She also examines how its use has influenced the evolution of an American cultural identity, including perceptions of glamour, class, gender, and ethnicity,as well as notions of poor health and inadequate sanitation.
Smoking pipes are among the most commonly found artifacts at archaeological sites, affirming the prevalence and longevity of smoking as a cultural practice. Georgia Fox analyses the archaeological record to survey the discovery, production, consumption, and trade in tobacco. She also examines how its use has influenced the evolution of an American cultural identity, including perceptions of glamour, class, gender, and ethnicity,as well as notions of poor health and inadequate sanitation.