Across the Seas in Prehistoric Northeast Asia : Obsidian As a Commodity for the Study of Human Migrations

• Autore: Kuzmin Yaroslav
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (142 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Prehistoric peoples; Obsidian
• Nota di contenuto: Preface -- Acknowledgements and Declaration -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Obsidian as a Commodity for Studying Prehistoric Migrations, Contacts, and Exchange -- References -- 2 Current Methods of Obsidian Provenance and Exchange Studies -- 2.1 Analytical Methods for the Determination of Obsidian Sources -- 2.2 Methods of Studies of Obsidian Acquisition, Use, and Exchange -- References -- 3 Basic Information on Prehistoric Cultural Complexes in Northeast Asia -- 3.1 Southern Russian Far East -- 3.2 Northeastern Siberia -- 3.3 Japanese Islands -- 3.4 Korean Peninsula -- 3.5 Northeast China -- References -- 4 Obsidian Sourcing in the Southern Russian Far East -- 4.1 Primorye Region -- 4.2 Amur River Basin -- 4.3 Sakhalin Island -- 4.4 Kurile Islands -- References -- 5 Obsidian Sourcing in Korea and Northeast China -- 5.1 Korean Peninsula -- 5.2 Northeast China -- References -- 6 Obsidian Sourcing in the Japanese Islands
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is an academic exploration of human history in Asia and the Pacific, with a particular focus on prehistoric Northeast Asia. It examines the significance of obsidian as a key material in understanding human migrations and interactions in these regions. The work compiles research achievements that reconstruct human history through archaeology, genetics, and environmental studies. It highlights the diversity of human adaptation in various environmental conditions across Asia and the Pacific. The book aims to advance the understanding of human territorial expansion, economic development, and the emergence of complex societies. It is intended for scholars and researchers interested in world history, archaeology, and prehistoric studies, offering insights into the patterns of obsidian exploitation and ancient human interactions in Northeast Asia.
• Titolo autorizzato: Across the Seas in Prehistoric Northeast Asia
• ISBN: 9789819751389; 9819751381
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910897989403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: The Science of Human History in Asia and the Pacific Series