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A Unified Middle-Range Theory of Artifact Design

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Style, Society, and Person

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Abstract

In this chapter, a middle-range theory is built that links specific aspects of the form of material culture to specific factors that can determine form. The tactics presented in Chapter 6 for building such a middle-range theory are used. The general nature of material style defined there, including its hierarchical and technological aspects, serves as a guiding perspective for building the theory.

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Carr, C. (1995). A Unified Middle-Range Theory of Artifact Design. In: Carr, C., Neitzel, J.E. (eds) Style, Society, and Person. Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1097-4_7

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