Greenfield, H. J. (1988). The origins of milk and wool production in the Old World: a zooarchaeological perspective from the Central Balkans. Current Anthropol 29. Vol 29, pp. 573-594.

Title:

The origins of milk and wool production in the Old World: a zooarchaeological perspective from the Central Balkans

Issue:

Current Anthropol 29

Series:

Current Anthropology

Volume:

Page Start/End:

573 - 594

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Journal

Abstract:

The animal bone evidence shows a widespread shift from an emphasis on primary (meat) products to greater diversification including both primary and secondary (milk, wool, and traction) products after the end of the Late Neo, about 3300 BC in the Central Balkans. The implications for various traditional explanations for the shift are discussed in the light of the dramatic social, economic, demographic, and mortuary changes at this period. Transhumance may have offered a solution to problems of increased herd size, keeping stock out of growing crops, and the like. Further responses to this article are on pp 743-8, with a concluding reply by author.

Author:

Haskel J Greenfield

Year of Publication:

1988

Subjects / Periods:

Milk Wool (Auto Detected Subject)

Animal Bone (Auto Detected Subject)

Mortuary (Auto Detected Subject)

Source:

BIAB (British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))

Created Date:

05 Dec 2008