essay
Technological innovations in economic and social contexts
archaeology of the mid-holocene southeast • Gainesville • Published In 1996 • Pages: 57-74
By: Sassaman, Kenneth E..
Abstract
Sassaman examines the appearance and distribution of three mid-Holocene innovations: spear throwers (atlatl weights and bannerstones), grooved axes, and durable, heat-resistant containers (such as perforated soapstone cooking stones and soapstone and ceramic vessels). Spear throwers, grooved axes, and perforated soapstone cooking stones are all Middle Archaic artifacts. Sassaman also discusses some of the social implications associated with these artifacts.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2001
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2000
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- mid-Holocene
- Coverage Place
- Southeast; United States
- Notes
- Kenneth E. Sassaman
- For bibliographical references see Anonymous, 1996.
- LCCN
- 95045466
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Southern States--Antiquities