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Detecting and explaining technological innovation in prehistory /
Technology refers to any set of standardised procedures for transforming raw materials into finished products. Innovation consists of any change in technology which has tangible and lasting effect on human practices, whether or not it provides utilitarian advantages. Prehistoric societies were never...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Leiden :
Sidestone Press,
[2020]
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| Colección: | Scales of transformation in prehistoric and archaic societies ;
8. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Technology refers to any set of standardised procedures for transforming raw materials into finished products. Innovation consists of any change in technology which has tangible and lasting effect on human practices, whether or not it provides utilitarian advantages. Prehistoric societies were never static, but the tempo of innovation occasionally increased to the point that we can refer to transformation taking place. Prehistorians must therefore identify factors promoting or hindering innovation. This volume stems from an international workshop, organised by the Collaborative Research Centre. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789088908262 9088908265 |