Humans at the End of the Ice Age: The Archaeology of the Pleistocene-Holocene Transition (Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology)

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ISBN: 0306451778

ISBN-13: 9780306451775

Edition: 1

Data published: 1996

Publisher: Springer

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Description of the Book: Humans at the End of the Ice Age: The Archaeology of the Pleistocene-Holocene Transition (Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology)

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Humans at the End of the Ice Age chronicles and explores the significance of the variety of cultural responses to the global environmental changes at the last glacial-interglacial boundary. Contributions address the nature and consequences of the global climate changes accompanying the end of the Pleistocene epoch--detailing the nature, speed, and magnitude of the human adaptations that culminated in the development of food production in many parts of the world. The text is aided by vital maps, chronological tables, and charts.

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Details of the Book: Humans at the End of the Ice Age: The Archaeology of the Pleistocene-Holocene Transition (Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology)

Number Of Pages: 365

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 0742551245

ISBN-13: 9780306451775

Language: English

Amazon Sales Rank: 1011520

Publication Date: 1996

Publisher: Springer

Package Dimensions: 1.20 x 10.10 x 7.00 inches

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Environmental science Palaeontology Penology & punishment Anthropology, Prehistoric Glacial epoch Prehistoric peoples Paleoecology Prehistoric Archaeology Social Science Archaeology / Anthropology Science/Mathematics Archaeology Social Science / Archaeology Penology Agriculture Effect of climate on Human beings Origin