This admirably compiled and edited book ! is a much needed collection of recent work and new ideas on a on eneglected period -- Mary Beith A very good hardcore archaeology book. -- Mike Haigh This admirably compiled and edited book ! is a much needed collection of recent work and new ideas on a on eneglected period A very good hardcore archaeology book.

• Environmental approaches; the history of the enquiry; coastal environments and marine exploration; material culture; the Mesolithic/Neolithic transition; recent work.