The studies in this wide-ranging volume focus on the analysis of
stone artefacts and industries and on the ways these can be used to
throw light on human behaviour from the earliest times. They have a
broad chronological and geographical spread and pay particular
attention to the information that may be sought at different levels
of investigation, from the detailed examination of individual
objects to regional or even continental perspectives. Papers on two
parallel lines of enquiry - prehistoric art and the physical
development of the early hominids in Africa - demonstrate the wider
relevance of many of the theoretical issues raised in the course of
enquiries into lithic technology. The volume has been produced in
memory of Charles McBurney, formerly Professor of Quaternary
Prehistory in the University of Cambridge and its authorship is
drawn largely from his former pupils. As such, the book reflects
both the powerful influence of his teaching and a diversity of
approach arising from the experiences of prehistorians working in
different parts of the world.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2009 |
First published: |
March 2009 |
Editors: |
G.N. Bailey
• P. Callow
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 210 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
284 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-10542-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-10542-0 |
Barcode: |
9780521105422 |
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