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Stone Age Skills

Kaia Stonebrook

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Publisher: Publifye

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Stone Age Skills explores the fascinating world of prehistoric stone tool production, revealing how early humans transformed raw stone into essential tools that shaped their survival and cultural development. The book meticulously analyzes the lithic reduction sequences, the step-by-step process of creating tools, and investigates the cognitive demands involved, such as planning and spatial reasoning. This reveals the profound connection between human intellect, physical skill, and the material world during the Stone Age, highlighting the ingenuity of our ancestors.

 
The book uniquely combines traditional archaeological analysis with experimental replication, offering readers a hands-on understanding of knapping techniques. Starting with the basic principles of stone tool analysis, it progresses through detailed descriptions of various lithic reduction methods used to create different tool types. Experimental chapters provide direct insights into the physical demands of tool-making, culminating in an analysis of the cognitive skills required. The book's approach allows you to "re-think" the development of technology.

 
Drawing upon decades of research, Stone Age Skills presents detailed analyses of stone tool assemblages from key archaeological sites, complemented by experimental knapping projects. The book makes interdisciplinary connections with cognitive science, geological sciences, and paleoanthropology, providing a comprehensive overview of stone working techniques and offering new perspectives on the evolution of human technology.
Available since: 02/22/2025.
Print length: 64 pages.

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