This book presents the major tool types of European Lower and Middle Paleolithic. Building on the typelist of the late Francois Bordes, with many forms that have been recognized since, it presents working definitions of the types with illustrations and discussions of the variability inherent to lithic typologies. The authors combine classic typological views with current notions of lithic typological variation.
This handbook represents not only an important reference source for gaining a practical understanding of how Lower and Middle Paleolithic typology is applied but of the nature of lithic variability in other kinds of assemblages as well.
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This review is from: Handbook of Paleolithic Typology: Lower and Middle Paleolithic of Europe (Paperback)
Good discussion and illustrations of European lower and mid Paleolithic lithics. Somewhat limited in both temporal and spatial coverage, but a good initial guide to lithic typology. Perhaps slightly dated, with very little on Africa and Asia, even considering it's publication date (Jan 1993). Would be useful for a supplemental text in an advanced undergraduate course or for the enthusiast amateur or collector. A specialist book for professionals and students in early human archeology/anthropology/evolution. Recommended
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Handbook of Paleolithic Typology:Lower and Middle Paleolithic of Europe,
This review is from: Handbook of Paleolithic Typology: Lower and Middle Paleolithic of Europe (Paperback)
Good review of Paleolithic typology addressing some of the theoritical issues concerning these lithic typologies, i.e. Bordes and Binford. Excellent line illustrations (drawings) of lithic debitage and tools.
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