Originally published in 1986, the aim of this important study was
to develop methods for reconstructing the processes of prehistoric
exchange. Previous archaeological work had concentrated on mapping
obsidian finds relative to source areas using trace-element
analysis and on investigating the effect of trade on particular
cultural groups. Dr Torrence, in contrast, drew extensively on
ethnographic analogy to develop an approach that uses differences
in the level of efficiency for the acquisition of raw materials and
the production of goods to infer the type of exchange. Regional
patterns of tool manufacture, specialist craft production at
central places and quarrying are analysed in detail in the context
of the prehistoric Aegean and previous ideas about the importance
of trade in the growth of civilisations are re-assessed. The
methodology developed will be applicable to a wide range of
artefact types and the book will therefore be of value to
archaeologists working in many different places and periods.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
New Studies in Archaeology |
Release date: |
March 2009 |
First published: |
November 2008 |
Authors: |
Robin Torrence
|
Dimensions: |
244 x 170 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-10507-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-10507-2 |
Barcode: |
9780521105071 |
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