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The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland (Routledge Archaeology of Northern Europe) 1st Edition

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland provides a synthesis of this dynamic period of prehistory from the end of the Mesolithic through to the early Beaker period. Drawing on new excavations and the application of new scientific approaches to data from this period, this book considers both life and death in the Neolithic. It offers a clear and concise introduction to this period but with an emphasis on the wider and on-going research questions. It is an important text for students new to the study of this period of prehistory as well as acting as a reference for students and scholars already researching this area.

The book begins by considering the Mesolithic prelude, specifically the millennium prior to the start of the Neolithic in Britain and Ireland. It then goes on to consider what life was like for people at the time, alongside the monumental record and how people treated the dead. This is presented chronologically, with separate chapters on the early Neolithic, middle Neolithic, late Neolithic and early Beaker periods. Finally it considers future research priorities for the study of the Neolithic.

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    1138857181
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1138857186
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    May 11, 2017
  6. Part of series
    Routledge Archaeology of Northern Europe
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  9. Print length
    296 pages
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Vicki Cummings here offers us a clearly structured narrative of the British and Irish Mesolithic and Neolithic that will be invaluable for the student, the general reader, or indeed the specialist seeking to keep up with the latest developments in this rapidly moving field. The well-known sites and monuments of Wessex and Orkney are amply described, but that is balanced by attention to other regions that have sometimes been neglected when considering British prehistory in its fullest geographical extent.

- Professor Chris Scarre, Durham University, UK

Cummings’ take on the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic presents a clear introduction to the non-specialist and expert reader alike, providing a concise summary and overview of key places and excavation results, whilst touching on the major questions that permeate the on-going and dynamic nature of research. Evidence is presented, arguments drawn and conclusions authoritatively structured. Cummings’ book will, I have no doubt, become an invaluable textbook for the expert, teacher, researcher, student and general interest reader.

-Miles Russell, Bournemouth University, UK

About the Author

Vicki Cummings is a Reader in Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, where she has worked since 2004. She specialises in the Mesolithic and Neolithic of Britain and Ireland, with a particular focus on the transition period, monuments and landscape. She has a broader interest in hunting and gathering populations and stone tools. She has excavated a series of Neolithic monuments including Clyde cairns, Bargrennan monuments and dolmens.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (May 11, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138857181
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138857186
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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Vicki Cummings is a Professor of Neolithic Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, where she has worked since 2004. She specialises in the Mesolithic and Neolithic of Britain and Ireland, with a particular interest in the transition period, monuments and landscape. She has a broader interest in hunting and gathering populations and stone tools. She has excavated a series of Neolithic monuments including Clyde cairns, Bargrennan monuments and dolmens. She is currently running a research project on Orkney with colleagues at UHI.

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Esther K. Weil
5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of the Neolithic
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
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Great overview of the Neolithic. Provides a firm basis for further, more specific, investigations into the period in Britain and Ireland.
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D. Bowring
5.0 out of 5 stars Rolling Stones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2023
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I am only halfway through this superbly-written account but am enjoying it enormously. It is a perfect introduction to the Neolithic in Britain and I have learned so much. Apart from new insights into how the people of this period lived through careful analysis of material culture and the archaeological record, we get plenty of context too. The fascinating transition from Mesolithic hunter-gathering to Neolithic farming is beautifully described and Vicki Cummings marshalls all the available sources to suggest just how this revolutionary moment in our prehistory might have looked. Advancements in modern archaeology allow a tantalising glimpse into the lives of our illustrious and really rather clever ancestors and Cummings is the perfect writer to guide us through the scientific data and draw the likeliest conclusions. Super stuff!
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Les K
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant explanation to the Neolithic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2022
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What a brilliant read. Informative and revealing. Now a decision - forward to the Bronze Age or more reading about Doggerland.
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Brian G Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars A good, broad introduction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2021
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Cummings provides a good, broad introduction to the Neolithic period in Britain and Ireland, that makes for accessible reading for a general interested audience as well as students looking to familiarize themselves better with the period. Although the focus is on the Neolithic, Cummings does cover the end of the Mesolithic and the start of the Bronze Age for context.

Each chapter opens with an introduction to the specific subject to follow, then goes into specific examples and trends, before providing a concluding summary and further reading.

Unlike some other books, Cummings doesn’t simply focus on the “stones and bones” of material culture and instead makes some effort to think about the people and their practices, and how these relate to what material culture is covered. If there’s a weakness in the book, it’s Cumming’s hesitancy to touch on wider issues, especially when there is much more that can be said on language and beliefs, and even DNA analysis of populations.

However, this does make for a good read and general overview, with other books filling the gaps – there are plenty recommended.

Overall, a decent broad introduction of the Neolithic period that aims to be reasonably comprehensive about key ideas and themes, but without becoming bogged down in simply describing every aspect of material culture as some others do. The only real negative is that I made so many notes that I exceeded the publishers limit for exporting them from my Kindle!
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Zoe Gywnne
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021
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Great book, well written, its been fantastic for my studies
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Tony Francis
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor binding
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2023
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The book is extremely interesting but unfortunately on the first day of reading it the spine cracked and pages fell out.
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