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Conneller, Chantal

Archaeology of materials substantial transformations in early prehistoric Europe - London Routledge 2011 - Routledge studies in archaeology ; 1 .

"Simultaneously published in the UK"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-152) and index.

Introduction : Making materials matter -- Forming materials -- Animal materials -- The mutability of stone -- Material worlds -- Conclusion : Substantial transformations.

This title develops a systematic approach to materials at a time when there has been a call for a greater focus on materials in material culture studies. It establishes a new perspective on the meaning and significance of materials, particularly those involved in mundane, daily usage.

ISBN: 9781138801219

LCCN: 2010028120

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Antiquities, Prehistoric--Europe.
Materials--History.--Europe
Materials--Analysis.
Antiquities--Analysis.
Material culture--History.--Europe
Social change--History.--Europe
Social archaeology--Europe.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Europe--Antiquities.

LC Class. No.: GN803 / .C663 2011