H 245 x W 174 mm
308 pages
Published Jul 2022
ISBN
Paperback: 9781803272580
Digital: 9781803272597
Keywords
Ice Age; Appearance; abilities; Environment; Resources; Survival; Subsistence; Birth; childhood; burial; Communication; myth; religion; Rock Art
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This is the first attempt to present a truly complete, balanced and realistic picture of life during the last Ice Age, while dispelling many of the myths and inaccuracies about our early ancestors. This highly illustrated and accessible book is aimed not only at students and specialists, but also and especially the interested public.
Preface – Don Johanson ;
Introduction ;
Chapter 1: Introducing the People: Appearance, Abilities and Disabilities ;
Chapter 2: Setting the Scene: Ice Age Environments and Home Comforts ;
Chapter 3: Our Crafty Ancestors ;
Chapter 4: How to Make a Living: Survival and Subsistence ;
Chapter 5: Ice Age People: From Womb to Tomb ;
Chapter 6: Keeping in Touch: Communication, Social Life and Organization ;
Conclusion ;
Case Study: El Mirón and Covalanas ;
Appendix: The Fake ‘Venus’ of Abri Pataud ;
References ;
Figure credits ;
Index