Lithic Analysis /

This practical volume does not intend to replace a mentor, but acts as a readily accessible guide to the basic tools of lithic analysis that a researcher can consult. Some focuses of the manual include: - History of stone tool research, - Procurement, manufacture and function, - Assemblage variabili...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Odell, George H.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2004.
Series:Manuals in archaeological method, theory, and technique.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This practical volume does not intend to replace a mentor, but acts as a readily accessible guide to the basic tools of lithic analysis that a researcher can consult. Some focuses of the manual include: - History of stone tool research, - Procurement, manufacture and function, - Assemblage variability. This manual also includes text boxes, bringing basic terms and information to the attention of the researcher. "Lithic Analysis" will be an incomparable source for academic archaeologists, cultural resource and heritage management archaeologists, government heritage agencies, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of archaeology focused on the prehistoric period.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 262 pages)
ISBN:9781441990099 (electronic bk.)
1441990097 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1571-5752