Neolithic

Name: Neolithic
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ISBN: 9780415364140

ISBN-10: 0415364140

ISBN-13: 9780415364140

Edition: 2007

Authors: Susan McCarter, Catherine E. Weaver

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Focusing primarily on sites in southwest Asia, this text examines the results of scientific advancements such as deep sea coring, pollen analysis, dating methods, genetics and DNA research to provide an introductory overview of the Neolithic Period.

Book details

List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 6/22/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.22" wide x 9.21" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



List of illustrations


Preface


Acknowledgments


Illustration credits



Introduction to the Neolithic


Box: Preservation at the Swiss lake villages



The genetics of domestication


Box: Natural selection and the peppered moth



Archaeological evidence for domestication


Box: Evidence for domestication at Abu Hureyra



Plant domestication


Box: The domestication of maize (corn)



Animal domestication


Box: Dogs and cats



Architecture


Box: Monumental architecture



Pottery


Box: Jomon pottery



Diet and disease


Box: Ceramics and cooking



Power and prestige


Box: War



Technology and trade


Box: Women's work



Art and religion


Box: The monumental statues from 'Ain Ghazal



What caused the Neolithic transition?



A note about the dates in this book



Geographical place names



Sites mentioned in the text


Glossary


Notes


Bibliography


Index