Production and Exchange of Stone Tools - Prehistoric Obsidian in the Aegean

Klappentext Originally published in 1986, the aim of this important study was to develop methods for reconstructing the processes of prehistoric exchange. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Complementary views of exchange: acquisition, production and consumption; 2. Past and present perspectives; 3. Designing an instrument for measuring exchange; 4. A test case: Aegean obsidian exchange; 5. Regional analyses based on production; 6. Workshops, craft specialists and commercial production; 7. Acquisition and production at raw material sources; 8. Cautionary tales.

Product details

• Authors: Robin Torrence
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.03.2009
• EAN: 9780521105071
• ISBN: 978-0-521-10507-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: New Studies in Archaeology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)