{"product_id":"lithic-raw-material-variability-and-the-reduction","title":"Lithic Raw Material Variability And The Reduction Of Short Term Use Implements: A Northwestern New Mexico Case Study For Archaeology Nerds And Stone Tool Fans","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAnalyzing Lithic Variability in New Mexico Stone Tools\n\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ 170 pages English study by Harry Joseph Lerner released 2007 \u003cp\u003eThis book digs into how different raw materials shape the wear and tear on short-term stone tools from an ancient site near Farmington New Mexico making it handy for archaeology fans and researchers tracking past tool use.\u003c\/p\u003e ✅ Examines four local materials and their wear rates\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Combines lab tests with real site artifacts\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Quantifies scraping tasks and their intensity\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Focuses on Late Archaic period findings\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 How do raw material properties shape wear patterns on ancient stone tools over time?\nRaw material choice plays a big role in how fast tools break down during everyday tasks. - Softer stones might show quicker edge damage from repeated scraping. - Harder types hold up better under heavy use but limit fine work. - Field studies like this one help match tool marks to specific activities in the past. - Readers gain practical insights for identifying tool functions at similar sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48475689517291,"sku":"VXB-1407301268","price":140.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/51-2at8me8L.jpg?v=1779386259","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/lithic-raw-material-variability-and-the-reduction","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}