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This introductory chapter to "Materiality" lays the groundwork for understanding the diverse approaches to studying material culture presented in the subsequent chapters. Daniel Miller argues against a simplistic dichotomy between material and symbolic realms, proposing instead a nuanced perspective that recognizes the entanglement of objects and meanings. He introduces the concept of "materiality" as a way to analyze the dynamic interplay between the physical properties of things and the social practices, beliefs, and values that shape their significance. The chapter emphasizes the importance of ethnographic research in uncovering the complex ways in which objects mediate social relations and contribute to the construction of identities and cultural worlds. It also highlights the diversity of theoretical perspectives within material culture studies, setting the stage for the range of approaches explored throughout the book.

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