essay

The search for the First Americans: perspectives and prospects

new perspectives on the first americans • College Station • Published In 2004 • Pages: 215-221

By: Bryan, Alan Lyle.

Abstract
The author discusses how pre-Clovis sites were first received by scholars and the diverse technologies they exhibit, encouraging future archaeologists to search past Clovis deposits for earlier assemblages.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Archaeological excavation methods
Dating methods in archaeology
External migration
Bone, horn, and shell technology
Woodworking
Lithic industries
Weapons
General tools
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
15,000-10,800 BP
Coverage Place
North America; South America
Notes
Alan L. Bryan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-221)
LCSH
Paleo-Indians