Re Keith's points.
Yes, yes, these are very important terms (Chalcolithic and Beaker) and an important conversation. Particularly since it seems to be accepted that one exists, but that it is not coherent, that it is regionally diverse and that it is not synonymous with 'Beaker Period' (or that it may not be). Looking forward to reading the book myself!
Have you seen this? Note the possible future relevance of Garwood's point about centuries!!
http://www.le.ac.uk/has/ps/past/past060.pdf
A word (rather than "-" or "-", which is a research result nightmare) would indeed help, wouldn't it?
All the Best
Emily Edwards
Honorary Research Associate with the Institute of Archaeology and
Antiquity at the University of Birmingham
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