Archaeology, Copper, and Complexity in the Middle Atlantic Region

In Archaeology, Copper, and Complexity, Gregory Denis Lattanzi contends that the presence of highly exotic artifacts like copper beads and gorgets in prehistoric burials in the Middle Atlantic region could be representative of the different mechanisms at play within prehistoric ideology, ceremonialism, and ritual.

List of contents

Chapter 1Introduction: Setting the Stage
Chapter 2The Middle Atlantic Culture Area
Chapter 3Middle Atlantic Geology and Native Copper Sources
Chapter 4Interaction and Meaning in the Middle Atlantic Region
Chapter 5Archaeological Sites Examined in the Region
Chapter 6Complexity and Copper Characterization
Chapter 7Complexity in the Middle Atlantic Region
Chapter 8Conclusion: What's Next for the Middle Atlantic Region?

About the author

By Gregory Denis Lattanzi

Summary

In Archaeology, Copper, and Complexity, Gregory Denis Lattanzi contends that the presence of highly exotic artifacts like copper beads and gorgets in prehistoric burials in the Middle Atlantic region could be representative of the different mechanisms at play within prehistoric ideology, ceremonialism, and ritual.

Product details

• Authors: Gregory Denis Lattanzi
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781793619310
• ISBN: 978-1-79361-931-0
• No. of pages: 122
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); North America, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / North America, Archaeology, History of the Americas, North America (USA & Canada), Artifact Sourcing;Native American studies