The Origins of Agriculture in Europe (Material Cultures) (Hardcover)

by I.J. Thorpe (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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'Clearly written, and using comparative data from Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland, this is a thorough and expert assessment of a complex and important topic.' - New Scientist

As an introduction to the Neolithisation of Europe, it will be an invaluable addition to the reading of many present and future students of archaeology and ancient history. But it is much more than a beginner's guide to the spread of early farming across the continent: it is a pioneering study in its own right. - 3rd Stone

As an introduction to the Neolithisation of Europe, it will be an invaluable addition to the reading of many present and future students of archaeology and ancient history. But it is much more than a beginners guide to the spread of early farming across the continent: it is a pioneering study in its own right. - 3rd Stone

Clearly written, and using comparative data from Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland, this is a thorough and expert assessment of a complex and important topic. - New Scientist

The origins of agricuture in Europe is a provocative yet stimulating book which should find a place on the reading lists of undergraduates and on the shelves of academics. - The Holocene

Product Description
The development of the farming economy was a key stage in human history. However, despite its crucial role in the growth of human societies, it is still widely misunderstood.

The Origins of Agriculture in Europe explores the growing body of information on the late Mesolithic and early Neolithic periods and reviews the considerable mass of recent literature and archaeological evidence. I. J. Thorpe offers a comparative analysis of the current theories surrounding the transition to agriculture and addresses the broader theoretical questions which form the nucleus of contemporary debates. This clearly written picture of a vital period in European prehistoy includes in-depth material on Southern Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland, which is set against the primary Near Eastern circumstances and the broader European picture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; illustrated edition edition (December 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415080096
• ISBN-13: 978-0415080095
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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