Flint and Stone in the Neolithic Period (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781842174203)

Lithic artifacts were an intrinsic part of Neolithic life both in terms of everyday practical use and in ritual/symbolic mode. Archaeologists and prehistorians studying the Neolithic period recognize this, and accordingly, strive to maximize relevant data recovery and subsequently exploit the available data to the full. Fulfilling these ambitions requires specialist input, which not only comes from lithic analysts themselves, but also draws on a wide range of expertise from across archaeology and other disciplines and practices. The papers in this volume demonstrate some of the diverse approaches and applications, both direct and theoretical, which are contributing towards our ultimate goal of allowing increased understanding of stone tools to reveal more about Neolithic life.

Author: Alan Saville
ISBN-10: 1842174207
ISBN-13: 9781842174203
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2011
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.70w x 0.80d