Overview
The Chalcolithic, the phase in prehistory when the important technical development of adding tin to copper to produce bronze had not yet taken place, is not a term generally used by British prehistorians and whether there is even a definable phase is debated. Is there a British Chalcolithic? brings together many leading authorities in 20 papers that address this question. Papers are grouped under several headings. Definitions, Issues and Debate considers whether appropriate criteria apply that define a distinctive period (c. 2450 - 2150 cal BC) in cultural, social, and temporal terms with particular emphasis on the role and status of metal artefacts and Beaker pottery. Continental Perspectives addresses various aspects of comparative regions of Europe where a Chalcolithic has been defined. Around Britain and Ireland presents a series of large-scale regional case studies where authors argue for and against the adoption of the term. The final section Economy, Landscapes and Monuments , looks at aspects of economy, land-use and burial tradition and provides a detailed consideration of the Stonehenge and Avebury landscapes during the period in question. The volume contains much detailed information on sites and artefacts, and comprehensive radiocarbon datasets that will be invaluable to scholars and students studying this enigmatic but pivotal episode of British Prehistory.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael J. Allen ,
Julie Gardiner ,
Alison Sheridan
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Volume: 4
Dimensions:
Width: 21.30cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 27.40cm
Weight: 1.497kg
ISBN: 9781842174968
ISBN 10: 1842174967
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 09 June 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'...in this reviewer's opinion, it is among the most stimulating of volumes on British prehistory to hit the shelves for a considerable time. ' -- Dave Field The Prehistoric Society October 2012
'...in this reviewer's opinion, it is among the most stimulating of volumes on British prehistory to hit the shelves for a considerable time. ' -- Dave Field The Prehistoric Society
'...in this reviewer's opinion, it is among the most stimulating of volumes on British prehistory to hit the shelves for a considerable time. ' -- The Prehistoric Society The Prehistoric Society ...this is one of the most stimulating volumes on British prehistory to have been published for a considerable time. The arguments presented are constructive and substantial, and whilst in many cases the conclusions drawn within individual chapters conflict with one another, this ensures an engaging and thought-provoking read. -- Gary Robinson The Archaeological Journal
Author Information
Michael J. Allen is proprietor of AEA Allen Environmental Archaeology and is one of the UK's leading environmental archaeologists, specialising in geoarchaeology (particularly the analysis of hillwash and colluvium), land snail analysis, prehistoric landscape reconstruction and the management of environmental archaeological projects. Michael J. Allen is proprietor of AEA Allen Environmental Archaeology and is one of the UK's leading environmental archaeologists, specialising in geoarchaeology (particularly the analysis of hillwash and colluvium), land snail analysis, prehistoric landscape reconstruction and the management of environmental archaeological projects. Alison Sheridan is emerita Principal Curator of Early Prehistory with National Museums Scotland and specialises in British and Irish Neolithic pottery and in the Neolithic period in this archipelago more generally.
