Stone artefact analysis and the recognition of culture traditions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3919248 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Desmond Collins (University of London, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1970 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 17-27 |
| Publication date | 1970-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0043-8243 • E-ISSN: 1470-1375 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00438243.1970.9979461 |
| OpenAlex | W2046194074 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 5 |
The paper stresses that analysis should be designed to solve specific problems, and that a flexibility of attitude should be maintained which allows for the evolution of analytical techniques. The author considers functional and cultural interpretations of assemblage variation and expresses a preference for the latter. A breakdown system of stone artefact analysis is proposed, with a literal notation, and three new metrical indices. The validity of the Clactonian and Acheulian assemblage‐types is tested in the light of the theoretical discussion, and using a system of specific artefact‐types, as well as the quantitative features and metrical indices specially developed. A remarkable similarity between the Central and Western European Clactonian assemblages is suggested by this analysis. Finally the possibility of establishing a series of stages in the culture traditions, and the potential benefits from such a system, are briefly reviewed
Algorithm · Archaeology · Assemblage (archaeology · Epistemology · Flexibility (engineering · Image (mathematics · Linguistics · Literal (mathematical logic · Notation · Preference · Similarity (geometry · Variation (astronomy · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · History · Mathematics · Philosophy
Analytical Archaeology
Report on Excavations at Jaywick Sands, Essex (1934), with some observations on the Clactonian Industry, and on the Fauna and Geological significance of the Clacton Channel
Evolution of the Palaeolithic in Central and Eastern Europe
Culture Traditions and Environment of Early Man
| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,17 |
| Citation span | 1984 - 2009 (26) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |