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Social Science Archaeology

Experimental Study of Microwear Formation on Endscrapers

by (author) John W. Brink

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 1978
Category
Archaeology
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    ISBN
    9781772820782
    Publish Date
    Jan 1978
    List Price
    $11.99

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This thesis is an experimental lithic study designed to test the hypothesis that wear patterns which form on stone tools are diagnostic of the material on which the tool was used. The results of the experiments indicate that the hypothesis is substantiated, or not refuted.

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