The distinction
between style and function has been an important concept in
studies of material culture. Most studies dealing with the
subject have relied on ethnoarchaeological and qualitative
observation. The present paper presents a quantitative model that
attempt to numerically discriminate different stylistic and
functional processes. The model is then applied to an
archaeological case study of Great Basin projectile points. Cases
are classified as displaying degrees of emblemic or assertive
style and strong and weak functional selection.
Paper presented as part of General Session on Western United
States Method and Theory