Culture, People, Nature: An Introduction to General AnthropologyProfessor Harris - the leading theorist in cultural materialism - bases this comprehensive work on the perspective of thematic and theoretical coherence, giving the book depth and continuity. Speaking directly to students, helpful chapter introductions and end-of-chapter summaries focus on key points before and after reading each chapter. This seventh edition includes meticulous updating of research and scholarship, especially in the very active field of physical anthropology and archaeology. A new feature - "America Now Updates" - turns an anthropological eye on the contemporary U.S., emphasizing the comparative aspects of anthropology and making the discipline relevant to students. |
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Page 162
... flake points , and other flake tools ; ( 3 ) the still briefer Upper Paleolithic , characterized by an enlarged and refined repertory of blade tools ( see p . 167 ) and by many specialized ivory , bone , and antler implements and arti ...
... flake points , and other flake tools ; ( 3 ) the still briefer Upper Paleolithic , characterized by an enlarged and refined repertory of blade tools ( see p . 167 ) and by many specialized ivory , bone , and antler implements and arti ...
Page 163
... flake ; right view shows ( top to bottom ) making platform , striking flake from nucleus , looking down on core after flake is detached . A tortoise - shaped core of flint was prepared as CHAPTER 9 The Old World Paleolithic 163 1.
... flake ; right view shows ( top to bottom ) making platform , striking flake from nucleus , looking down on core after flake is detached . A tortoise - shaped core of flint was prepared as CHAPTER 9 The Old World Paleolithic 163 1.
Page 165
... flakes and were light enough and sharp enough to have functioned as effective pro- jectiles . In many regions , Middle Paleolithic flake - tools conform to the type of industry known as Mousterian . These tools consist of small flakes ...
... flakes and were light enough and sharp enough to have functioned as effective pro- jectiles . In many regions , Middle Paleolithic flake - tools conform to the type of industry known as Mousterian . These tools consist of small flakes ...
Contents
Why Study Anthropology? | 5 |
Organic Evolution | 9 |
The Inheritance of Genes | 11 |
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