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A tool , in the most general sense of the term , is an object that extends the
capacity of an agent to operate within a given environment ( on the problem of
defining the tool , see Ingold 1986a ) . But you do not necessarily have to use a
tool to ...
A tool , in the most general sense of the term , is an object that extends the
capacity of an agent to operate within a given environment ( on the problem of
defining the tool , see Ingold 1986a ) . But you do not necessarily have to use a
tool to ...
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... approaching problems in the interpretation of recent Prehistoric periods . Two
examples will be given . In the first case , let us consider those relatively frequent
Neolithic and Chalcolithic contexts where two kinds of lithic productions coexist .
... approaching problems in the interpretation of recent Prehistoric periods . Two
examples will be given . In the first case , let us consider those relatively frequent
Neolithic and Chalcolithic contexts where two kinds of lithic productions coexist .
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Since the quality and potential of a given core can be evaluated only by those
possessing developed technical skills , it appears that it is those skilled
individuals the adults - who distributed the raw material to novices , according to
their ...
Since the quality and potential of a given core can be evaluated only by those
possessing developed technical skills , it appears that it is those skilled
individuals the adults - who distributed the raw material to novices , according to
their ...
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