Pathways to Prismatic Blades: A Study in Mesoamerican Obsidian Core-Blade Technology
Author:   Bradford Andrews ,  Kenneth Hirth
Publisher:   Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA
Volume:   45
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9780917956997


Pages:   150
Publication Date:   01 December 2002
Format:   Paperback
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Pathways to Prismatic Blades: A Study in Mesoamerican Obsidian Core-Blade Technology


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This volume explores the social and economic processes involved in the manufacture of obsidian prismatic blades, one of the sharpest cutting instruments ever produced in the prehistoric world. Focusing on ancient Mesoamerica, contributors examine the variation in the way the blades were manufactured and the causes behind their variation.

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Author:   Bradford Andrews ,  Kenneth Hirth
Publisher:   Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA
Imprint:   Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA
Volume:   45
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.435kg
ISBN:  

9780917956997


ISBN 10:   0917956990
Pages:   150
Publication Date:   01 December 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Kenneth Hirth is professor of anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University. Bradford Andrews is a research associate in anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University.

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