Archaic Hunters and Gatherers in the American Midwest (New World Archaeological Record) (New World Archaeological Record) [Paperback]

James L. Phillips (Editor, Introduction), James A. Brown (Editor)

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Series: New World Archaeological Record | Publication Date: July 28, 1983

This volume reports on a series of multidisciplinary projects involving the Archaic period of the American Midwest. A period of innovation and technical achievement, the articles focus on changes in environmental, social, and economic factors operating in this period, and the adaptation of the hunter gatherer peoples living at this time.

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"This is a collection of 15 well written articles on the Archaic Indians of the Midwest. The text is easy to read and covers the classic sites, population, environment-ecology and artifacts of this interesting age." Dental Anthropology Newsletter, 1987 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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This volume brings together articles that reveal the Archaic period of the American Midwest to be one of innovation and technological achievement. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Left Coast Press, Inc. (July 28, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0125539800
• ISBN-13: 978-0125539807
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Archaic Hunters and Gatherers in the American Midwest (Paperback)

Although the contents of this edited volume are a result of research conducted 30 years ago, the information contained therein is still relevant and useful. The Archaic period of the Midwest saw great changes in environment, population size, settlement and subsistance patterns, and site locations. This volume deals with these changes in turn, offering insightful interpretations that still ring true today. The chapters that discuss the Koster and Black Earth sites, in my opinion, offer contributions to understanding the Archaic period that are hard to eclipse. This volume offers an excellent regional approach to Archaic variability and change, and will be a useful reference on the subject for any interested parties.