Overview
The twelve papers in this edited volume originated from the Neolithic Studies Group seminar held at the British Museum on 10th November 2003 on the subject of Animals in the Neolithic. This book includes most of the papers delivered and debated at the meeting and others contributed later. The aim of the book is to cover the range of current approaches to animals in the Neolithic, and to encompass as wide a geographical scope as possible in Europe. In particular, it is attempted to ensure that both wild and domestic animals are discussed and that their social as well as economic roles are given appropriate attention. Umberto Albarella, a discussant at the meeting in 2003, has rounded off the volume with a commentary and discussion on the papers which puts them into the perspective of changing views of animals in the Neolithic of Europe.
Full Product Details
Author: Dale Serjeantson ,
David Field ,
Dale Serjeantson
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Volume: 7
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 24.20cm
Weight: 0.467kg
ISBN: 9781842172148
ISBN 10: 184217214
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 31 August 2015
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Although by no means exhaustive, Animals in the Neolithic of Britain and Europe ) succeeds in incorporating a plethora of approaches. This variety of methods coupled with the broad geographical areas incorporated combine to provide a volume that feels dynamic and vibrant from the outset.'--Sarah Viner Assemblage, Issue 11 (01/01/2011)
mostly written by specialists but worth wider attention.' -- British Archaeology British Archaeology Although by no means exhaustive, Animals in the Neolithic of Britain and Europe) succeeds in incorporating a plethora of approaches. This variety of methods coupled with the broad geographical areas incorporated combine to provide a volume that feels dynamic and vibrant from the outset.' -- Assemblage Assemblage
mostly written by specialists but worth wider attention.' -- Mike Pitts British Archaeology, 2006 Although by no means exhaustive, Animals in the Neolithic of Britain and Europe) succeeds in incorporating a plethora of approaches. This variety of methods coupled with the broad geographical areas incorporated combine to provide a volume that feels dynamic and vibrant from the outset.' -- Sarah Viner Assemblage, Issue 11, 2011
Author Information
Dale Serjeantson is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton, where she was formerly head of the Faunal Remains Unit. Her research interests are the archaeology of animals, especially birds, on which she has published widely. She is a world-renowned expert on methods of analysis of bird remains and their significance in human prehistory and early history. David Field is currently retired but previously worked for English Heritage (Archaeological Investigator) and has published numerous books and research articles. He was co-editor of NSG 7 (Animals in the Neolithic of Britain and Europe) and 10 (Round Mounds and Monumentality in the British Neolithic and Beyond).
