British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd Prehistoric Technology 40 Years Later - Verona Congress Proceedings

This comprehensive proceedings volume documents the International Congress 'Prehistoric Technology 40 Years Later: Functional Studies and the Russian Legacy' held in Verona, Italy, 20-23 April 2005. Edited by Laura Longo and Natalia Skakun with assistance from Massimo Saracino and Martin, the book brings together scholarly contributions examining prehistoric technological practices through functional analysis and Russian research methodologies. The congress featured five major thematic sessions covering methodology, hunter-gatherer societies, food-producing communities, complex polities, and burial contexts, alongside thirty-two poster presentations and eight round-table discussions. Published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd, this volume serves as an essential reference for archaeologists, researchers, and academics studying prehistoric societies, technological evolution, and functional approaches to material culture. The diverse range of contributions reflects international perspectives on how prehistoric peoples developed, refined, and utilised technologies across different cultural and chronological contexts.