Sourcebook of Paleolithic Transitions

Sourcebook of Paleolithic Transitions
Author: Marta Camps
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0387764879

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.

Ancient Pakistan - An Archaeological History

Ancient Pakistan - An Archaeological History
Author: Mukhtar Ahmed
Publisher: Amazon
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1495941302

This book is the second volume of a much larger project, Ancient Pakistan - An Archaelogical History, which deals with the prehistory of Pakistan from the Stone Age to the end of the Indus Civilization ca. 1500 BC. This particular volume, A Prelude to Civilization, is concerned with the beginning of agriculture, sedentary living and the emergence of village farming communities in the Greater Indus Valley, leaving the reader at the threshold of the Harappan Civilization. The material is generously illustrated with a large number of maps, tables, drawings, and photographs. A comprehensive bibliography is provided for those who want to dig deeper into the subject.

Indian Archaeology in Retrospect

Indian Archaeology in Retrospect
Author: S. Settar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2002
Genre: Archaeology
ISBN:

The Indian Archaeology In Retrospect Attempts To Take Stock Of The Progress Made In The Field Of South Asian Archaeology, Especially During The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century. Fifty-Nine Papers, Spread Over Four Volumes, Are Contributed By A Team Of Scholars, Well-Known In The Areas Of Their Speacialization. Besides Reviewing The Widening Horizons Of Empirical Data, They Have Also Identified The Changing Attitudes, Methodologies And Tools Of Inquiry. Besides Presenting A Synoptic View Of Our Current Understanding Of The Cultural Evolution, An Attempt Is Also Made Here To Explore The Future Possibilities In This Field.