Agency, structuration and complexity.
(2003)
Journal Article
Layton, R. (2003). Agency, structuration and complexity
What creates village democracy in (Western) Europe? A comparative study. (2003)
Book Chapter
Layton, R. (2003). What creates village democracy in (Western) Europe? A comparative study. In H. Grandits, & P. Heady (Eds.), Distinct inheritances: property, family and community in a changing Europe (97-113). Münster: LIT
Art and agency - a reassessment (2003)
Journal Article
Layton, R. (2003). Art and agency - a reassessment. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 9(3), 447-463. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9655.00158In his book, Art and agency, Alfred Gell presents a theory of art based neither on aesthetics nor on visual communication. Art is defined by the distinctive function it performs in advancing social relationships through 'the abduction of agency'. Art... Read More about Art and agency - a reassessment.