Old Stone Age
Old Stone Age

Author: Miles Burkitt

Publisher: Scribner Paper Fiction

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689700286

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Finding Time for the Old Stone Age
Finding Time for the Old Stone Age

Author: Anne O'Connor

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007-08-16

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0199215472

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In the mid 19th century, curious stone implements were found beside the bones of extinct animals. Humans were evidently more ancient than had been supposed - but just how old were they? A colourful cast of characters debated the question and even came to blows over it. Anne O'Connor tells their fascinating story.

Sourcebook of Paleolithic Transitions
Sourcebook of Paleolithic Transitions

Author: Marta Camps

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 0387764879

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As the study of Palaeolithic technologies moves towards a more analytical approach, it is necessary to determine a consistent procedural framework. The contributions to this timely and comprehensive volume do just that. This volume incorporates a broad chronological and geographical range of Palaeolithic material from the Lower to Upper Palaeolithic. The focus of this volume is to provide an analysis of Palaeolithic technologies from a quantitative, empirical perspective. As new techniques, particularly quantitative methods, for analyzing Palaeolithic technologies gain popularity, this work provides case studies particularly showcasing these new techniques. Employing diverse case studies, and utilizing multivariate approaches, morphometrics, model-based approaches, phylogenetics, cultural transmission studies, and experimentation, this volume provides insights from international contributors at the forefront of recent methodological advances.

Primitive Technology
Primitive Technology

Author: David Wescott

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780879059118

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Living in modern society, we have become increasingly disassociated from the earth, from the essence of ourselves, and the need is awakened in us to return to the wilderness--physically and emotionally. We long to feel a sense of connection with our ancient roots. This urge is what has prompted man's fascination with primitive skills: producing objects from natural materials using methods similar to prehistoric cultures. Primitive Technology: A Book of Earth Skills is a sharing of ideas--the philosophies, the history, and the personal stories by the authorities on primitive technology from teh pages of The Bulletin of Primitive Technology. Included are instructions for creating fire and tools of wood, stone, and bone, as well as fiber adhesives, projectiles, art, and music. Practicing these primitive methods will lead the seeker towards a tangible, raw connection with the ancient past, with nature's resources and, ultimately, with the creative forces that constructed the foundation of man's survival on the planet.