Stone Tools
Theoretical Insights into Human Prehistory
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, History
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781489901736 | |
| Publisher: | Springer US | Publication: | November 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781489901736 |
| Publisher: | Springer US |
| Publication: | November 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
