Shabono

Author : Allen W. Johnson,Timothy K. Earle
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804740321

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The Evolution of Human Societies by Allen W. Johnson,Timothy K. Earle Pdf

Combining original theoretical ideas and interpretation with ethnographic evidence, Johnson and Earle seek to describe and account for the development of complex human societies. A wealth of case studies are referred to throughout and these are used to support arguments for the proposed causes, mechanisms and patterns of change and for the factors involved, such as technological change, population growth, warfare, the exchange of goods. This second edition sees a complete re-writing of the theoretical chapters, taking account of recent research, plus a new chapter on changes since the Industrial Revolution and the globalisation of society.

Author : William J. Smole
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781477300367

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The Yanoama Indians by William J. Smole Pdf

The Yanoama are one of the most numerous remaining aboriginal populations of the South American tropical forests, and their large territory constitutes a significant culture region. Although other scholars (anthropologists, geneticists, linguists) have studied this contemporary "neolithic" population, this is the first geographic study of the Yanoama. It is also the only book to focus on the Yanoama highland core area—the Parima massif—and it is the first study to analyze Yanoama horticulture as an integral part of their ecosystem. The author is concerned principally with the spatial dimension as developed in Yanoama culture, with the spatial patterns of functioning systems, and with Yanoama ecology in this highland habitat. The natural environment is viewed, not as a cultural determinant, but as part of the total ecosystem. Livelihood activities constitute a major organizing theme and, among these, gardening receives the most attention. Frequently classified as a nomadic hunter-gatherer group, the Yanoama are found to have a deep-seated horticultural tradition, and many new data on this tradition are presented. As this study reveals, the Yanoama have created and maintained a cultural landscape that bears their distinctive stamp.

Author : Raya Tahan
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822548518

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The Yanomami of South America by Raya Tahan Pdf

Describes the customs, housing, and food of the Yanomami; their daily routine; and what is being done to protect the rain forests they live in.

Author : Elsa M. Redmond
Publisher : U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780915703357

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Tribal and Chiefly Warfare in South America by Elsa M. Redmond Pdf

Author : Mark M. Jarzombek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1107 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118421055

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Architecture of First Societies by Mark M. Jarzombek Pdf

ARCHITECTURE OF FIRST SOCIETIES THIS LANDMARK STUDY TRACES THE BEGINNINGS OF ARCHITECTURE BY LOOKING AT THE LATEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH From the dawn of human society, through early civilizations, to pre-Columbian American societies, Architecture of First Societies traces the different cultural formations that developed in various places throughout the world to form the built environment. It is the first book to explore the beginnings of architecture from a global perspective. Viewing ancient cultures through a lens of both time and geography, this history of early architecture brings its subjects to life with full-color photographs, maps, and drawings. The author cites the latest discoveries and analyses in archaeology and anthropology and discovers links to the past by examining how indigenous societies build today. “Encounters with Modernity” sections examine some of the political issues that village life and its architectural traditions face in the modern world. This fascinating and engaging tour of our architectural past: Fills a gap in architectural education concerning early mankind, the emergence of First Society people, and the rise of early agricultural societies Presents the story of early architecture, written by the coauthor of the acclaimed A Global History of Architecture Uses the most current research to develop a global picture of human interaction and migration Features color and black-and-white photos and drawings that show site conditions as well as huts, houses, and other buildings under construction in cultures that still exist today Highlights global relationships with color maps Analyzes topics ranging in scale from landscape and culture to building techniques Helps us come to terms with our own modern approaches to historical conditions and anthropological pasts Architecture of First Societies is ideal reading for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the strong relationships between geography, ecology, culture, and architecture.

Author : Napoleon A. Chagnon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780684855110

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Noble Savages by Napoleon A. Chagnon Pdf

Biography.

Author : Stuart A. Kallen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 1560063874

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Life in the Amazon Rain Forest by Stuart A. Kallen Pdf

Describes the history, life, and culture of the Yanomami, an indigenous tribe still living a primitive existence in the Amazon rain forest.

Author : James Clifford,George E. Marcus
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0520057295

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Writing Culture by James Clifford,George E. Marcus Pdf

"Humanists and social scientists alike will profit from reflection on the efforts of the contributors to reimagine anthropology in terms, not only of methodology, but also of politics, ethics, and historical relevance. Every discipline in the human and social sciences could use such a book."--Hayden White, author of Metahistory

Author : W Penn Handwerker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315417714

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The Origin of Cultures by W Penn Handwerker Pdf

What makes a 17-year-old girl decide to wrap a bomb around her body, walk into a supermarket, and detonate it, killing herself and an 18-year old girl shopping there? In this provocative and important book, renowned anthropologist W. Penn Handwerker shows that individual choices, from the fatal to the mundane, are fundamentally questions of culture—what it is, where it comes from, and the complex ways it changes and evolves. In accessible and engaging prose, he walks readers through the process of how the human imagination produces new things, shaped by culture and experience but also constantly evolving in unpredictable ways. He shows how understanding cultural dynamics, which explain one girl’s decision to murder and another girl’s decision to shop, will help us address critical policy questions, from reducing the likelihood of terrorist attacks to responding to global epidemics and addressing climate change.

Author : Dennison Berwick
Publisher : Dennison Berwick
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0340578688

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Savages by Dennison Berwick Pdf

Author : David J. Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429968402

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Indigenous South Americans Of The Past And Present by David J. Wilson Pdf

Utilizing ethnographic and archaeological data and an updated paradigm derived from the best features of cultural ecology and ecological anthropology, this extensively illustrated book addresses over fifteen South American adaptive systems representing a broad cross section of band, village, chiefdom, and state societies throughout the continent over the past 13,000 years.Indigenous South Americans of the Past and Present presents data on both prehistoric and recent indigenous groups across the entire continent within an explicit theoretical framework. Introductory chapters provide a brief overview of the variability that has characterized these groups over the long period of indigenous adaptation to the continent and examine the historical background of the ecological and cultural evolutionary paradigm. The book then presents a detailed overview of the principal environmental contexts within which indigenous adaptive systems have survived and evolved over thousands of years. It discusses the relationship between environmental types and subsistence productivity, on the one hand, and between these two variables and sociopolitical complexity, on the other. Subsequent chapters proceed in sequential order that is at once evolutionary (from the least to the most complex groups) and geographical (from the least to the most productive environments)?around the continent in counterclockwise fashion from the hunter-gatherers of Tierra del Fuego in the far south; to the villagers of the Amazonian lowlands; to the chiefdoms of the Amazon v¿ea and the far northern Andes; and, finally, to the chiefdoms and states of the Peruvian Andes. Along the way, detailed presentations and critiques are made of a number of theories based on the South American data that have worldwide implications for our understanding of prehistoric and recent adaptive systems.

Author : Colleen Williams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781422288528

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Homes of the Native Americans by Colleen Williams Pdf

After Christopher Columbus and other European adventurers landed in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, the lands they explored were often called the "New World." However, North, South, and Central America were new only to the people of Europe. Native Americans had lived on the land for millions of years.In some cases, the natives and Europeans were able to live in peace and even learned from each other. Most of the time, however, the European invaders brought with them disease and violence, which spelled the end of the Native Americans' way of life.

Author : Rob Borofsky,Bruce Albert
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520244047

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Yanomami by Rob Borofsky,Bruce Albert Pdf

Yanomami raises questions central to the field of anthropology - questions concerning the practice of fieldwork, the production of knowledge, and anthropology's intellectual and ethical vision of itself. Using the Yanomami controversy - one of anthropology's most famous and explosive imbroglios - as its starting point, this books considers how fieldwork is done, how professional credibility and integrity are maintained, and how the discipline might change to address central theoretical and methodological problems. Both the most up-to-date and thorough public discussion of the Yanomami controve.

Author : Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols,Kimberly J. Morse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598845709

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Venezuela by Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols,Kimberly J. Morse Pdf

This comprehensive overview of Venezuelan history, culture, and politics is designed to ground the high school student's knowledge of the crucial role of the nation on the international scene. Venezuela stands out as one of Latin America's most influential, yet controversial countries, leading students to want to know more about the nation and its outspoken president. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to ground an understanding of the contemporary nation, Venezuela provides the reader with an overview of the Venezuelan story from 1499 to the present. The study provides a comprehensive look at all aspects of life in this South American powerhouse, discussing the nation's geography, history, government and politics, economy, society, and culture. Specific attention is directed to topics such as industry, labor, religion, ethnicity, women, etiquette, literature, art, music, and food, among many others. In addition, the book examines the controversy surrounding Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, this volume is ideal for high school and undergraduate students—and essential for library shelves.

Author : Angela Elwell Hunt
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0849943450

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The Canopy by Angela Elwell Hunt Pdf

Neurologist Alexandra Pace teams up with British physician Michael Kenway to search the Amazon jungle for an indigenous people who may hold the cure for the deadly disease that is killing her body and mind.