Pathways to Prismatic Blades
Download or Read eBook Pathways to Prismatic Blades PDF written by Bradford Andrews and published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Bradford Andrews |
| Publisher | : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press |
| Total Pages | : 151 |
| Release | : 2002-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781938770791 |
| ISBN-13 | : 193877079X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pathways to Prismatic Blades by : Bradford Andrews
Book excerpt: This volume explores the social and economic processes involved in the manufacture of obsidian prismatic blades, one of the sharpest cutting instruments ever produced in the prehistoric world. Focusing on ancient Mesoamerica, contributors examine the variation in the way the blades were manufactured and the causes behind their variation.
