Introduction to Cultural Ecology
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This contemporary introduction to the principles and research base of cultural ecology is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses that deal with the intersection of humans and the environment in traditional societies. After introducing the basic principles of cultural anthropology, environmental studies, and human biological adaptations to the environment, the book provides a thorough discussion of the history of, and theoretical basis behind, cultural ecology. The bulk of the book outlines the broad economic strategies used by traditional cultures: hunting/gathering, horticulture, pastoralism, and agriculture. Fully explicated with cases, illustrations, and charts on topics as diverse as salmon ceremonies among Northwest Coast Indians, contemporary Maya agriculture, and the sacred groves in southern China, the book gives a global view of these strategies. An important emphasis in this text is on the nature of contemporary ecological issues, how peoples worldwide adapt to them, and what the Western world can learn from their experiences. A perfect text for courses in anthropology, environmental studies, and sociology.
Format:Flexibound
Language:English
ISBN:0759105316
ISBN13:9780759105317
Release Date:March 2004
Publisher:AltaMira Press
Length:400 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:9.1" x 1.1" x 6.3"
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