The Emergence of Pressure Blade Making

From Origin to Modern Experimentation

Pierre M. Desrosiers

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Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
13 March 2012

Archaeology; Geology & the lithosphere; Tool making

Human development is a long and steady process that began with stone tool making. Because of this skill, humans were able to adapt to climate changes, discover new territories, and invent new technologies. ""Pressure knapping"" is the common term for one method of creating stone tools, where a larger device or blade specifically made for this purpose is use to press out the stone tool. Pressure knapping was invented in different locations and at different points in time, representing the adoption of the Neolithic way of life in the Old world.

Recent research on pressure knapping has led for the first time to a global thesis on this technique. The contributors to this seminal work combine research findings on pressure knapping from different cultures around the globe to develope a cohesive theory. This contributions to this volume represents a significant development to research on pressure knapping, as well as the field of lithic studies in general.

This work will be an important reference for anyone studying the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, lithic studies, technologies, and more generally, cultural transmission.

Edited by: Pierre M. Desrosiers
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 2012
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 980g
ISBN: 9781461420026
ISBN 10: 1461420024
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 13 March 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: History of Research on Pressure Knapping.- Part 2: Pressure Knapping in the World.- Africa.- Europe.- Asia and the Arctic World.- Mesoamerica.- Part 3: Recent Advances in Experimentation.

Reviews for The Emergence of Pressure Blade Making: From Origin to Modern Experimentation

This volume should be commended for its successful and holistic effort in highlighting phenomena associated with pressure blade production through experimental, archaeological and historical investigations. This almost Herculean effort is clear, concise and marks a milestone in studies of blade technology. It is quintessential for anyone interested in studies of pressure blade production. (Christian Steven Hoggard, Journal of Lithic Studies, Vol. 2, 2015) The Desrosiers volume leans more strongly towards the Continental tradition, and in typical chaine operatoire fashion relies on empirical data to inform on lithic connaissances (knowledge) and savoir-faires (knowhow) to trace the culture historical progress of pressure blade flaking...Desrosiers provides an ideal opportunity to widen the investigative lens by considering technological approaches holistically. (Sarah Wurz, South African Archaeological Bulletin, Vol 199, 2014)