material culture
Pottery and Antiquity: A Comparative Study of Daulatpur and Bhagwanpura
Antiquities, Bhagwanpura, Bone& Ivory, Daulatpur, Late Harappan Culture, material culture, PGW, Pottery Traditions, Stone, terracottaBy: NEELAM SHARMA, RAJPAL – This study compares the archaeological sites of Daulatpur and Bhagwanpura in Haryana to clarify cultural developments during the Late Harappan and early post-Harappan periods. Both settlements have yielded rich ceramic assemblages and a variety of small artifacts that illuminate technological practices, daily activities, and socio-economic conditions. The pottery from both…
Cognition of Communication Examined through Mobile Phone
cognitive anthropology, communication, material culture, memorization, mobile phone, non-verbal communication, utility, verbal communicationBy: SOMA BANDYOPADHYAY – Human cognition expressed through symbols, wins over the physiological process of response. Conventional ways of communication are facing challenges from upcoming technological devices. The extent of human dependence on present day technology regarding communication is studied. The study is an attempt to establish a relationship between human thought and society in…