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Could woodworking have driven lithic tool selection

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ID5708583
AuthorsRebecca Biermann Gürbüz (0000-0002-3141-7082, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, corresponding author), Stephen J Lycett (University at Buffalo, State University of New York)
Year2021
Volume156
Pages102999
Publication date2021-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Human Evolution (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-2484 • E-ISSN: 1095-8606
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jhevol.2021.102999
PMID34022498
OpenAlexW3144499405
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited100

Archaeology · Biology · Blade (archaeology · Flake · Geography · Paleoanthropology · Woodworking · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology · Primate Behavior and Ecology

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Citations per year3,4
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
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