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THE LINKS THAT TIE Held at the MacDonald Institute, Dept. of Archaeology, Cambridge – 23rd Oct 2004 This conference aims to draw together new methodological and theoretical perspectives relating to the acquisition of meat and the lithic tools used for all aspects of processing this essential resource. The tangible association of material procurement / implement manufacture with the exploitation of meat resources cannot be understated. Stone tools must surely have found their naissance in the need by humans to disarticulate animal carcasses; the specifics of dismemberment acting as the underlying catalyst for the development and advancement of tool manufacture. The conference will be split into two sessions; the first will focus on presentation of papers and will aim to draw an eclectic mix of contributions. The afternoon session will incorporate a more pragmatic, hand-on approach whereby demonstrations of flint knapping and stone tool butchery will be presented and participants will be given the opportunity to put into practice what has been demonstrated and learnt. Participation by students is especially welcomed by the organisers. The program will commence at 9.30am; the demonstrations and workshop will take place from 2pm onwards. Cost of £5.00 can be paid on the day, alternatively cheques made payable to 'University of Cambridge' should be sent to: Krish Seetah Grahame Clark Lab Dept of Archaeology Downing Street Cambridge CB2 3DZ If you would prefer to pay on the day please could you also e-mail me at [log in to unmask] so that provision can be made for materials.