This is an introduction to the archaeology of the Jomon period in Japan which explores the complex relationships between Jomon people and their rich natural environment. From the end of the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago to the appearance of rice agriculture around 400 BC, Jomon people subsisted by hunting, fishing and gathering; but abundant and predictable sources of wild food enabled Jomon people to live in large, relatively permanent settlements, and to develop an elaborate material culture. In this book Kobayashi and ...
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This is an introduction to the archaeology of the Jomon period in Japan which explores the complex relationships between Jomon people and their rich natural environment. From the end of the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago to the appearance of rice agriculture around 400 BC, Jomon people subsisted by hunting, fishing and gathering; but abundant and predictable sources of wild food enabled Jomon people to live in large, relatively permanent settlements, and to develop an elaborate material culture. In this book Kobayashi and Kaner explore thematic issues in Jomon archaeology: the appearance of sedentism in the Japanese archipelago and the nature of Jomon settlements; the invention of pottery and the development and meaning of regional pottery styles; social and spiritual life; as well as the astronomical significance of causeway monuments and the conceptualization of landscape in the Jomon period.
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Edition:
Uitgawe and Revised and Updated to Include New Develop and B
Publisher:
Oxbow Books Limited
Published:
2003
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17951816988
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9781842170885.
Edition:
Uitgawe and Revised and Updated to Include New Develop and B
Publisher:
Oxbow Books Limited
Published:
2003
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17797613269
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Fine. a new copy with a very small ding to the lower front corner. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good. Presumed first edition, 2004, hardcover with printed paper covered boards, small quarto, 240pp., illustrated in color. Book VG with edgewear that includes mild bump to bottom front board, rubbing, binding tight, previous owner's sticker to front flyleaf, otherwise text clean bright and unmarked. No DJ.
