Stone Tool Economies in Late Glacial and Early Postglacial Europe A Twelve Paper Collection Exploring Lithic Raw Material Sourcing Use and Mobility Across Post Ice Age Europe
✔️ twelve papers on lithic sourcing, mobility, and resource use in Europe
Stone Tool Economies in Late Glacial and Early Postglacial Europe is a twelve-paper collection that examines lithic raw material sourcing, use, and mobility across post-ice-age Europe. Edited by Lynn E. Fisher, this 179-page English-language volume compiles studies from Poland, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal, offering both case studies and cross-regional comparisons. It serves as a practical resource for archaeologists, students, and museum professionals seeking concrete insights into lithic economies, procurement strategies, and inter-group interactions.
✅ Author: Lynn E. Fisher
✅ Pages: 179
✅ Release Date: 31-01-2003
✅ Language: English
✅ Contents: 12 papers from across Poland, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal
✅ Topics: lithic raw material procurement, mobility patterns, territorial organization, inter-group communication, resource exploitation
✅ Pack size: 12 papers in one collection
💡 What is a lithic resource economy study used for in archaeology?
- It helps researchers understand how stone tool materials were sourced and moved across landscapes. - It supports teaching and museum displays by illustrating regional procurement and interaction patterns. - It provides a framework for cross-regional comparisons across Late Glacial and Early Postglacial Europe. - It informs interpretation of lithic assemblages in archaeological sites.