Debating Mobile Technologies

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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 September 2020

Aurélie Cuénod and

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A. Cuénod and

C. N. Duckworth: Affiliation:
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
A. Cuénod: Affiliation:
University of Leicester
D. J. Mattingly: Affiliation:
University of Leicester

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This chapter introduces the larger themes of the volume. Connections and barriers within the Trans-Saharan region (and the interrelationship between these two aspects) form one focus. The introduction presents an overview of crucial themes and considerations which cross-cut all or many of the contributions. Fundamentally, this book seeks to explore what defines technology, how technological knowledge spreads and how technological change has happened in Saharan societies. After reviewing how the Sahara serves as a linking space for the wider Trans-Saharan region, the chapter discusses broad issues of technological mobility and transfers and foregrounds the coming discussing on issues relating to farming technology (plants and animals), textiles (further discussed in Part II), metals (Part III), glass (Part IV) and pottery (Part V).

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