Minaret Building and Apprenticeship in Yemen

by Trevor Marchand

Overview

Through a combination of rich architectural and ethnographic description, this study of apprenticeship and human spatial cognition provides a fascinating insight into the daily lives and activities of a professional class of craftsmen, and investigates the unique teaching-learning processes that distinguish their trade and mould both their professional and social characters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415695442
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/30/2012
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Authored by Marchand, Trevor

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Ê¿ Addil Minaret; Chapter 2 Foundations; Chapter 3 Making it Above Grade; Chapter 4 Completing the Dome; conclusion Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

'A major contribution to the literature on vernacular architecture.' - Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

'a major contribution to the literature on vernacular architecture.' - Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

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