Wm Jack Hranicky

Broschiertes Buch

Experimental Archaeology

A Science for Studying Native American Prehistoric Technology

Beschreibung

This book contains a practical guide for experimental archaeology in American prehistoric archaeology. From flintknapping to clothing to shelters, every aspect of primitive living is discussed, illustrated, and has actual examples which the reader can use. Toolmaking is presented as a basic focus of primitive living from which, archaeologically speaking, civilizations arose in humanity.

Autor

Jack Hranicky is a retired government contractor who has been involved with archaeology as a full-time passion for over 50 years. His main interest is the Paleo-Indian period, but he has worked in all facets of American archaeology. Mr. Hranicky taught anthropology at the Northern Virginia Community College and St Johns College High School and has published over 200 papers and over 50 books about archaeology. He has served as president of the Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) and Eastern States Archeological Federation (ESAF), been past chairman of the Alexandria Archaeology Commission, and he is a charter member of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA). He runs the Virginia Rockart Survey and formerly the McCary Fluted Point Survey. He has honorary-life memberships in six Virginia historical societies. Also, Mr. Hranicky received Meritorious Service Awards from the U.S. State Department for his governmental work and the Smithsonian Institution for his anthropological work. He is currently overseeing 18 archaeological Pleistocene sites. His numerous books on prehistoric tools have made him a national authority in the U.S.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 210mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 975g
• ISBN-13: 9781425965785
• ISBN-10: 1425965784
• Artikelnr.: 22515466