Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites is a valuable volume of investigative archaeology focuses on stone tools, the artifacts produced by these tools, and the revealing debris left behind at sites where they were produced. The majority of study sites discussed are in western North America, including Alberta's own Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a World Heritage Site. Suitable for both the scholar and the interested layperson, Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites provides a comprehensive study in archaeological lithic analysis. This concise, hands-on guide to practical exploration at stone tool sites will become required reading for those pursuing studies of any sort in prehistoric lithic artifacts. The inclusion of maps, illustrations, and photographs broadens the reader's understanding of deriving meaning and relevance in the study of stone tool technology.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Calgary Press
ISBN-13
9781552380215
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86531530
Product Key Features
Author
Brian P. Kooyman
Publication Name
Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Archaeology
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
214 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
228mm
Item Width
190mm
Item Weight
440g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Brian P. Kooyman
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
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