"this volume brings a valuable and deep perspective which benefits everyone from the student to the experienced archaeologist. Anyone with an interest in stone tools, from field or experimental archaeologists to flintknappers and avocational archaeologists, will find something to broaden their perspectives inUnderstanding Chipped Stone Tools." Anderson, Arthur W., Journal canadien darcheologie 46 (2022) "written in an informal and engaging style that makes the book an easy read, especially for those who may not be familiar with chipped stone tool analysis. Those starting their careers with an interest in lithic artifacts will likely find the book very useful. For those who have a background in chipped stone tool analysis, the book will likely provide a somewhat different perspective on lithic analysis. In either case, I can highly recommend Understanding Chipped Stone Tools." Bradbury, Andrew P.

, North American Archaeologist, 2023 "Brian Hayden's book is informative and serves its purpose well. As a reader, I was offered enjoyable insights into his work on stone tools and provided with a good introduction to Design Theory and its application in lithic analysis." Hogberg, Anders, Antiquity, 12 December 2022 "Multiple approaches in different specific areas help the readers to comprehend the integrity of the lithic sstudies. Additionally, Hayden also shares his personal experiences in this field with students. He avoids using complicated sentence structures. Non-native English speakers can deal with this study readily." Yesilova, Gorkem Cenk, Lithic Technology, September 16, 2022 "A sophisticated introduction to basic lithic analysis, written in an informal and engaging style. Employing a design theory perspective and stressing a need for active experimentation, it views lithic artifacts as a solution to substantive problems and sociopolitical realities.

An excellent lithics primer." Christopher J. Ellis, University of Western Ontaio "In this excellent primer, Hayden uses his extensive background in ethnographic and experimental work to introduce students to stone tools and offers them a framework for how to think about with stone tool technology. I wish I could have written this book!" Robert L. Kelly, University of Wyoming "The author draws on his lifelong experimentation with lithic materials, ethnographic investigations, and conversations with knappers and archaeologists in compiling this comprehensive primer. Using design theory as the theoretical fulcrum, Hayden provides practical, down-to-earth advice about how to tackle lithic assemblages." Deborah Olausson, Lund University.