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Tracking the Neolithic House in Europe
. Ed(S): Hofmann, Daniela; Smyth, Jessica
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Description for Tracking the Neolithic House in Europe
Paperback. This book traces the beginnings of cultural identity and group representation through the construction and decoration of Neolithic structures. The authors cast new light on the societal transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and domestic life. Editor(s): Hofmann, Daniela; Smyth, Jessica. Series: One World Archaeology. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HDDA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
The Neolithic period is noted primarily for the change from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture, domestication and sedentism. This change has been studied in the past by archaeologists observing the movements of plants, animals and people. But has not been examined by looking at the domestic architecture of the time. Along with tracking the movement of sedentism, Neolithic houses are also able to show researchers the beginnings of cultural identity, group representation through the construction and decoration of these structures. Additionally as agriculture moved west and north in this era, the architecture and material culture shows this change and its significance. ... Read more
The Neolithic period is noted primarily for the change from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture, domestication and sedentism. This change has been studied in the past by archaeologists observing the movements of plants, animals and people. But has not been examined by looking at the domestic architecture of the time. Along with tracking the movement of sedentism, Neolithic houses are also able to show researchers the beginnings of cultural identity, group representation through the construction and decoration of these structures. Additionally as agriculture moved west and north in this era, the architecture and material culture shows this change and its significance. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Series
One World Archaeology
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493921577
SKU
V9781493921577
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Reviews for Tracking the Neolithic House in Europe
From the book reviews: “This is an excellent volume that will be of considerable use to anyone studying the European Neolithic. It is a useful first port of call for students and researchers finding their way into the relevant literature and key sites within a particular region, and it also offers an overview, both in the thematic papers and ... Read more