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Explore the fascinating world of prehistoric stone tool production and its impact on identity. Materialitas delves into the chaîne opératoire, examining the complete sequence of actions involved in creating stone tools, from raw material acquisition to the final discarded product. This volume investigates how skill, knowledge, and social factors shaped technological choices in lithic production. Through detailed analysis and archaeological case studies, the book uncovers how working stone contributed to the construction of social identities in prehistoric societies. Richly illustrated.