Defining "culture" is an important step in undertaking
archaeological research. Any thorough study of a particular culture
first has to determine what that culture contains-- what particular
time period, geographic region, and group of people make up that
culture. The study of archaeology has many accepted definitions of
particular cultures, but recently these accepted definitions have
come into question. As archaeologists struggle to define cultures,
they also seek todefine the components of culture.
This volume brings together 21 international case studies to
explore the meaning of "culture" for regions around the globe and
periods from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age and beyond. Taking
lessons and overarching themes from these studies, the contributors
draw important conclusions about cultural transmission, technology
development, and cultural development.
The result is a comprehensive model for approaching the study of
culture, broken down into regions (Russia, Continental Europe,
North America, Britain, and Africa), materials (Lithics, Ceramics,
Metals) and time periods. This work will be valuable to all
archaeologists and cultural anthropologists, particularly those
studying material culture."
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