ANTHR 3272 - [Hunters and Gatherers, Past and Present]

(crosslisted)
(also ARKEO 3272) (GHB) (SBA-AS)

Fall. 4 credits.

Next offered 2013-2014. Co-meets with ANTHR 6272/ARKEO 6272.

T. Volman.

A survey of contemporary and recent peoples with economies based completely or mainly on hunting and gathering. Selected societies from various parts of the world will be examined to compare aspects of technology, subsistence practices, organization and beliefs. The impact of contact with more economically advanced societies will be considered.