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The Old Copper Problem

By: Hedican, Edward.
Contributor(s): McGlade, James.
Subject(s): Anthropology | Archaeology | Copper | Old Copper Studies | Old Copper Problem | Ethnography-Old Copper | Paleo-Ecology and Copper | Metal Working-Copper-Ethnographic Perspective In: Anthropological Journal of Canada 20(1)Summary: Advocates a fresh approach for stagnating Old Copper Studies through ecolgical and ethnographic comparisions. Discusses ancient fuel requirements in rock-cracking operations, and suggests that a well developed metalworking tradition is feasible in a hunting-and-gathering society on a seasonal basis.
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Advocates a fresh approach for stagnating Old Copper Studies through ecolgical and ethnographic comparisions. Discusses ancient fuel requirements in rock-cracking operations, and suggests that a well developed metalworking tradition is feasible in a hunting-and-gathering society on a seasonal basis.