essay

Stone tools and economics: Great Lakes Paleoindian examples

early paleoindian economies of eastern north america • Greenwich, Conn. • Published In 1990 • Pages: 3-43

By: Shott, Michael J. (Michael Joseph).

Abstract
The author examines previous methods used to analyze projectile points, the main unit of analysis for Paleo-Indian studies. The focus is on assemblages from eastern North America, with discussion of assemblage diversity, group mobility, and dietary variety.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Weapons
General tools
Cultural participation
Settlement patterns
Diet
tradition
Early Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
New World
Sub Region
New World
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2016
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
13,000-10,800 BP
Coverage Place
Canada; United States
Notes
Michael J. Shott
Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-43)
LCCN
91106503
LCSH
Paleo-Indians