Perishable Technology Listserv
The Perishable Technology Listserv is an e-mail discussion list formed to stimulate discussion about and disperse knowledge of perishable technologies within an anthropological framework. Perishable technologies include, but are not limited to, fiber-based industries like cordage, nets, sandals, baskets and textiles proper. Objects of wood or animal fur, feathers, and hide may also be included. As these items are subject to the natural processes of decomposition in most archaeological contexts they are, quite literally, perishable.
The focus of this list is principally the perishable technologies of historic and prehistoric indigenous groups in the Americas, but discussions of perishable industries among other groups are welcome. List members are invited to ask questions, contribute to discussions on a variety of topics, and disseminate their own original research. Additionally, we welcome information on upcoming books, articles, conferences, and symposia. List members need not feel pressure to reply to any messages. Rather, they may simply "lurk" on the list, reading messages they find interesting or posting when they feel they have something to contribute.
Ideally, this e-mail list will stimulate communication among researchers and facilitate the dissemination of current news and research related to perishables studies. Individuals engaged in research on perishables who are presently lacking a means to advertise their research are invited to submit summaries or versions of papers for posting on the listserv site. Submissions can take on a variety of forms but we suggest submitting texts as .pdf files or in a form that we can then convert to a .pdf file ourselves.
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