Specialization in the Paleolithic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5227601 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brian Hayden (0000-0002-8524-7373), Rob Gargett (Simon Fraser University) |
| Year | 1988 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 12-18 |
| Publication date | 1988-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Lithic Technology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0197-7261 • E-ISSN: 2051-6185 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01977261.1988.11754521 |
| OpenAlex | W2510753734 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 5 |
>The reason for diversity of tool types increasing over time is a relatively important but neglected topic in lithic analysis. We review some of the more prominent and plausible suggestions and then explore one of the least dealt with contributing factors: tool specialization resulting from major increases in processing volumes. We draw on design theory and industrial data to show that increases in the volume of material being processed results in progressive tool differentiation and specialization, resulting in overall increases in assemblage complexity
Archaeology · Assemblage (archaeology · Diversity (politics · Economic geography · Geography · Sociology · Stone tool · Upper Paleolithic · Anthropology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Computer Science · Evolution and Paleontology Studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,52 |
| Citation span | 1993 - 2024 (32) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 17 |