The general perception of the archaeology of the Mesolithic in Britain and Ireland is that the period is somewhat impoverished. Often assumed to have an exceptionally limited range of evidence, the period is also perceived as a theoretical backwater, devoid of the vibrant, engaging narratives that have transformed other branches of prehistoric archaeology over the last 20 years.

However, new approaches, producing a distinctive 'Mesolithic' archaeology, are beginning to supersede the traditional accounts and demonstrate that such assumptions about the Mesolithic are wholly misplaced. This volume, aimed at a broader archaeological readership, introduces this new generation of researchers and offers an urgently needed teaching resource for students who want a deeper understanding of the period.

The book provides up-to-date information on a variety of important topics: technology, gender, subsistence, analogy, ritual, landscape and death. Additionally, a range of important Mesolithic sites are discussed throughout the text, with new interpretations and theories being explored.

The book's combination of high-quality academic research and comprehensive reading lists ensure that it will be of value to second or final-year students studying a module on the Mesolithic, and essential reading for post-graduate students.

About the Author
Graeme Warren is a College Lecturer in the UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin, Ireland. Over the last decade he has researched and taught the early prehistory of northern and western Britain and Ireland. He has directed field and other research projects examining mesolithic landscapes in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.


Book Information
ISBN 9780752437347
Author Chantal Conneller
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 172mm * 10mm