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Desmond, Angela (editor) / Johnson, Gina (editor) / McCarthy, Margaret (editor) / Twohig, Elizabeth Shee (editor). New Agendas in Irish Prehistory. Papers in commemoration of Liz Anderson. Bray, Wordwell, 2000. 17 cm x 24.5 cm. XIII, 231 pages. Original softcover. Very good condition with minor signs of external wear. Small creases on cover. Some yellowing of page-edges. A few highlighted passages. Includes for example the following Elizabeth Anderson M.A. (1961-1997) / Publications of Elizabeth (Liz) Anderson / 'LIZ' by Connie Kelleher / Hammers and new agendas for prehistory / The utilisation of island environments in the Irish agendas for Rathlin Island / Variation and ecology and social evolution in Ireland's Later Mesolithic / Recognising regionality in the Irish Neolithic / Seeds and soils of an environmental archaeological contribution to the nature of the Early Neolithic / Frameworks for the megalithic art of the Boyne Valley / Hunting, fishing and fowling in late prehistoric the scarcity of the bone record / The potter's craft in prehistoric Ireland with specific reference to Lought Gur, Co. Limerick / Bronze Age houses in Ireland / Megalithic toms, metal resources and territory in prehistoric south-west Ireland etc.
This collection of academic papers commemorates the work of archaeologist Liz Anderson, exploring new directions and methodologies in the study of Irish prehistory. The volume brings together contributions from various scholars who were influenced by Anderson's research, covering a wide range of topics from the Mesolithic to the Bronze Age. It examines the utilization of island environments, regionality in the Neolithic, megalithic art, subsistence strategies, pottery, and settlement patterns across different periods and regions of Ireland. The papers reflect on the evolving understanding of prehistoric Ireland through diverse archaeological lenses.
This collection is presented as a tribute to the significant contributions of Liz Anderson to the field of Irish prehistory. The papers included represent a continuation and expansion of the research agendas she championed, indicating a scholarly appreciation for her work. The volume likely serves as a valuable resource for academics and students specializing in Irish archaeology and prehistory, offering diverse perspectives on key periods and sites. The inclusion of a biographical tribute and a list of her publications suggests a desire to honor her legacy within the academic community.
Page Count:
231
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Wordwell
ISBN-10:
1869857348
ISBN-13:
9781869857349
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