Metals in Past Societies

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Exploring pre-industrial African metallurgy, this book highlights the technological diversity, mining techniques, and metal fabrication methods that shaped societies. It emphasizes the transformative nature of these processes, which were integral to social structures. Utilizing a chaine operatoire framework, the work examines the interplay between technology and anthropology, showcasing how metal production and use were deeply embedded in cultural practices and societal changes.