An archaeology of innovation is the first monograph-length investigation of innovation and the innovation process from an archaeological perspective. It interro

Technology refers to any set of standardised procedures for transforming raw materials into finished products. Innovation consists of any change in technology w

Leading scholars offer a range of perspectives on the roles played by innovation in the evolution of human culture. In recent years an interest in applying the

This handbook provides academics and students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the phenomenon of innovation.

The fifth millennium is characterized by far-flung contacts and a veritable flood of innovations. While its beginning is still strongly reminiscent of a broadly