Prehistoric Quarries and Lithic Production
Prehistoric Quarries and Lithic Production by Jonathon E. Ericson, published by Cambridge University Press on June 18, 2009, is a comprehensive examination of the archaeological significance of lithic quarries. This edition, consisting of 160 pages, delves into the processes and behaviors that led to the creation of these important sites, which have historically been overlooked in favor of studying the exchange of tools rather than their sources.
In this book, Ericson presents the first systematic study of archaeological sites that functioned as quarries for stone tools, highlighting their role in prehistoric economies. The work emphasizes the shift in archaeological focus towards the means of production, making it relevant not only to those interested in lithic technology but also to a broader audience, including archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers, and geologists. The insights offered in this edition contribute to a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding tool production and the significance of these quarries in the development of human societies.
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This book was originally published in 1984. For over a million years rocks provided human beings with the essential raw materials for the production of tools. Nevertheless we still know very little about the behaviour and processes that resulted in the creation of archaeological sites at or near lithic quarries. In the past archaeologists have placed much emphasis on the process of ‘exchange’ in their analysis of prehistoric economies while largely ignoring the sources of the exchanged objects. However, with the development of interest in the means of production, these sites have begun to take on a new significance. Prehistoric Quarries and Lithic Production is the first systematic study of archaeological sites that served as quarries for stone tools. Its theoretical and methodological importance will extend its appeal beyond those archaeologists concerned with lithic technology and prehistoric exchange systems to archaeologists and anthropologists in general and to geographers and geologists.
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