Prehistoric Exchange Systems in North America

In this unique volume, archaeologists examine the changing economic structure of trade in North America over a period of 6,000 years. Organined by geographical and chronological divisions, each chapter focuses on trade in one of nine regions from the Arachiac through the late prehistoric period. Eac...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Baugh, Timothy G. (Editor), Ericson, Jonathon E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1994, 1994
Edition:1st ed. 1994
Series:Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In this unique volume, archaeologists examine the changing economic structure of trade in North America over a period of 6,000 years. Organined by geographical and chronological divisions, each chapter focuses on trade in one of nine regions from the Arachiac through the late prehistoric period. Each contribution explores neighboring areas to llustrate the complexity of North American exchange. By charting the econmic structure of these regions, archaeologists, economic anthropologists, and economic geographers gain greater insight into the dynamics of North American trade and exchange on a continental wide basis
Physical Description:XX, 456 p online resource
ISBN:9781475762310