| Stone Tools: Theoretical Insights Into Human Prehistory 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Odell, George H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0306451980 ISBN-13: 9780306451980 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1996 Annotation: Lithic analysts have been criticized for being atheoretical in their approach, or at least for not contributing to building archaeological theory. This volume redresses that balance. In Stone Tools, renowned lithic analysts employ explicitly theoretical constructs to explore the archaeological record and use the lithic database to establish its points. Chapters discuss curation, design theory, replacement of stone with metal, piece refitting, and projectile point style. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Science | Life Sciences - General - Technology & Engineering | Manufacturing |
| Dewey: 930.102 |
| LCCN: 95043087 |
| Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.24" W x 9.34" (1.60 lbs) 404 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lithic analysts have been criticized for being atheoretical in their approach, or at least for not contributing to building archaeological theory. This volume redresses that balance. In Stone Tools, renowned lithic analysts employ explicitly theoretical constructs to explore the archaeological record and use the lithic database to establish its points. Chapters discuss curation, design theory, replacement of stone with metal, piece refitting, and projectile point style. |