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The Culture and Technology of African Iron Production

The Culture and Technology of African Iron Production

Hardback (30 Apr 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Examining myth, ritual, history and science, this work describes the systems of smithing and iron smelting, that existed in Africa 2000-2500 years ago. It demonstrates that iron production is a socially constructed activity and its cultural and technological domains cannot be understood alone.

Book information

ISBN: 9780813013848
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Imprint: University Press of Florida
Pub date:
DEWEY: 960.1
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 717g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 34mm