Brian Hayden
Understanding Chipped Stone Tools
Understanding Chipped Stone Tools
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The author advocates an experiential approach to understanding stone tool designs from the users' perspectives, employing a universal logic of designing tools to solve practical problems and evaluate possible solutions. This is an invaluable primer for anyone contemplating the study of prehistoric stone tools.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Eliot Werner Publications Inc
This captivating book delves into the realm of prehistoric stone tools, offering a unique and engaging perspective. It advocates an experiential approach, urging analysts to gain insights into stone tool designs by considering the users' viewpoints. By employing a universal logic of tool design, the author aims to solve practical problems and evaluate potential solutions. However, achieving this requires a deep understanding of how stone can be mechanically modified to serve specific functions.
To illustrate this, the author draws upon a wealth of ethnographic observations and his extensive experience as a flintknapper, showcasing the fundamental techniques of stone flaking and modification. Through these demonstrations, he reveals the intricate characteristics that these modifications possess, shedding light on prehistoric problem-solving strategies and design constraints. This invaluable primer serves as a must-read for anyone embarking on the study of prehistoric stone tools, providing a profound and insightful exploration into the world of ancient craftsmanship.
Weight: 258g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781734281866
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