Archaeology of African plant use / Chris J. Stevens, Sam Nixon, Mary-Anne Murray, Dorian Q. Fuller, editors.
The first major synthesis of African archaeobotany in decades, this book focuses on Paleolithic archaeobotany and the relationship between agriculture and social complexity. It explores the effects that plant life has had on humans as they evolved from primates through the complex societies of Afric...
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Walnut Creek, California :
Left Coast Press, Inc.,
2013.
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| Series: | Publications of the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.
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| Summary: | The first major synthesis of African archaeobotany in decades, this book focuses on Paleolithic archaeobotany and the relationship between agriculture and social complexity. It explores the effects that plant life has had on humans as they evolved from primates through the complex societies of Africa, including Egypt, the Buganda Kingdom, southern African polities, and other regions. With over 30 contributing scholars from 12 countries and extensive illustrations, this volume is an essential addition to our knowledge of humanity's relationship with plants. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781611329766 1611329760 |