Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites

Brian P. Kooyman

About the Book

This valuable volume of investigative archaeology focuses on stone tools, the artifacts produced by these tools and the revealing debris left behind at sites where they were produced. The majority of study sites discussed are in western North America, one of which is AlbertaUs own Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a World Heritage Site.

Suitable for both the scholar and the interested layperson, Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites provides a comprehensive study in archaeological lithic analysis. This concise, "hands-on" guide to practical exploration at stone tool sites will become required reading for those pursuing studies of any sort in prehistoric lithic artifacts. The inclusion of maps, illustrations and photographs broadens the readerUs understanding of deriving meaning and relevance in the study of stone tool technology.

About the Author

University of Calgary archaeology professor Brian Kooyman is well used to translating his extensive knowledge into material easily accessible by students of all levels, and this makes Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites such an important educational volume.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Lithic Analysis
2. Manufacturing Techniques and Brittle Material Fracture Mechanics
3. General Lithic Types
4. Sourcing Lithic Materials
5. Lithic Reduction Strategies and Techiques
6. Survey of Worldwide Lithic Technology
7. Introduction to the Study of Lithic Production Variables
8. The Meaning of Form in Lithic Tools
9. Northern Plains Stone Tool Cultural History
10. Wider Applications of Lithic Analysis
11. Lithic Usewear and Residue Analysis
12. Approaches to Analysis and Concluding Remarks
    
    Glossary
    References Cited
    Index

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