Designing experimental research in archaeology examining technology through production and use / edited by Jeffrey R. Ferguson.

Other author Ferguson, Jeffrey R., 1976-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : University Press of Colorado,
Descriptionxv, 262 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Archaeology--Research.
Archaeology--Experiments.
Archaeology--Methodology.
Material culture--History.
Technology--History.

Contents Introduction / Erik J. Marsh and Jeffrey R. Ferguson -- Understanding ceramic manufacturing technology : the role of experimental archaeology / Karen G. Harry -- Ceramic vessel use and use alteration : insights from experimental archaeology / Margaret E. Beck -- Flake debris and flintknapping experimentation / Philip J. Carr and Andrew P. Bradbury -- Conducting experimental research as a basis for microwear analysis / Douglas B. Bamforth -- Experimental heat alteration of lithic raw materials / Robert J. Jeske, Daniel M. Winkler, and Dustin Blodgett -- Understanding grinding technology through experimentation / Jenny L. Adams -- Retrieving the perishable past : experimentation in fiber artifact studies / Edward A. Jolie and Maxine E. McBrinn -- Weapon trials : the Atlatl and experiments in hunting technology / John Whittaker -- Replicating bone tools and other fauno technologies / Leland C. Bement -- Experimental zooarchaeology : research direction and methods / Patrick M. Lubinski and Brian S. Shaffer.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010005618
ISBN9781607320388 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781607320227 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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