The Clactonian question: On the interpretation of core-and-flake assemblages in the British lower Paleolithic

Journal of World Prehistory

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-63

  White, M J ^a  

^a DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Acheulean; Britain; Clactonian; Core and flake technology; Hand axes; Lower Paleolithic

Indexed keywords

ACHEULEAN; ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE; PALEOLITHIC; TOOL USE;

UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 0033829724     PISSN: 08927537     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1007874901792     Document Type: Review

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