This book was awarded the 2005 SAA Award for Excellence in
Archaeological Analysis. It is a practical volume that does not intend
to replace a mentor, but acts as a readily accessible guide to the basic
tools of lithic analysis. Some focuses of the manual include: history of
stone tool research; procurement, manufacture and function; assemblage
variability. This manual also includes text boxes, bringing basic terms
and information to the attention of the researcher. The book will be an
incomparable source for academic archaeologists, cultural resource and
heritage management archaeologists, government heritage agencies, and
upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of archaeology focused
on the prehistoric period.