Iron Technology in East Africa: Symbolism, Science, and Archaeology

by Peter R. Schmidt

Book Overview

" . . . one of the best books yet written on preindustrial African ironworking." --Geoarchaeology

"Peter Schmidt has written an important synthesis of two decades' work on the iron technology of the Haya people of Tanzania." --African Studies Review

" . . . essential reading for archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians of East Africa . . . " --International Journal of African Historical Studies

"In Schmidt's skillful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253211093
• ISBN13: 9780253211095
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"