Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites - Softcover

Kooyman, Brian P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826323332 ISBN 13: 9780826323330

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, 2001

Synopsis

This generously illustrated instructional guide explains the examination and analysis of stone tools and stone-tool sites anywhere in the world. Lithics expert Brian P. Kooyman explores the production, function, and context of stone tools to understand how human cultures used lithic tools at particular sites and to give readers the practical skills for lithic and site analysis. The guide covers manufacturing techniques, lithic types and materials, reduction strategies and techniques, worldwide lithic technology, production variables, meaning of form, and usewear and residue analysis. The author draws on extensive field work in North America, particularly at Head-Smashed-In in Alberta, Canada. However, the thery, methodology, and analysis applies to the investigation of stone tools and lithic sites worldwide.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Published in association with the University of Calgary Press

From the Back Cover:

Covers manufacturing techniques, lithic types and materials, reduction strategies and techniques, worldwide lithic technology, production variables, meaning of form, and usewear and residue analysis.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0826323332
• ISBN 13: 9780826323330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214