The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Hunters and Gatherers
- Editors:
- Richard B. Lee, University of Toronto
- Richard Daly
- Date Published: March 2005
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521609197
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Hunting and gathering is humanity's first and most successful adaptation. Until 12,000 years ago, all humanity lived this way. Surprisingly, in an increasingly urbanized and technological world dozens of hunting and gathering societies have persisted and thrive worldwide, resilient in the face of change, their ancient ways now combined with the trappings of modernity. The Encyclopedia is divided into three parts. The first contains case studies, by leading experts, of over fifty hunting and gathering peoples, in seven major world regions. There is a general introduction and an archaeological overview for each region. Part II contains thematic essays on prehistory, social life, gender, music and art, health, religion, and indigenous knowledge. The final part surveys the complex histories of hunter-gatherers' encounters with colonialism and the state, and their ongoing struggles for dignity and human rights as part of the worldwide movement of indigenous peoples.
Read more- Comprehensive survey of the conditions, cultures, and concerns of contemporary hunter-gatherers
- A window on the current discourse in social theory pertaining to foraging peoples and their place in history
- Presents hunter-gatherers as active participants in facing problems of political, economic, and ecological nature in the face of globalization
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'Any collection supporting the study of culture will need this book.' Choice
See more reviews'This is the most voluminous source available on modern hunter-gatherer societies with many excellent and readily accessible contributions.' Thomas Widlok, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
'The encyclopedia sheds a respectful and objective light on the Earth's indigenous peoples, who look to the future as well as to the past.' Margaret Smith
'A gold mine of information … there is something in this volume for everyone. Scholars of religion will certainly find a wealth of information on mythology, cosmology, ritual practice, and sacred art. This is a book that should be on the reference shelf of every academic library catering to the needs of social scientists and humanists.' Religious Studies Review
'This is an important and fascinating work. The numerous black-and-white photographs, drawings, and maps are excellent and well placed. The bibliographies at the end of each chapter, along with filmographies of the various native groups, are convenient springboards for further research.' Libraries Unlimited
'The case studies are thorough and should provide anthropologists, and those with a specific interest in hunter-gathering society, with an excellent insight into the history, culture and society of the peoples … excellent resource or scholars. It has been well researched and written, allowing the reader to undertake a serious study of the few remaining hunter gathering people in the world in the twenty-first century.' Reference Reviews
'The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Hunters and Gatherers gives a wealth of information on this important basic way of life … this is a handy and clearly arranged work that gives a lot of information and references. what strikes is that this encyclopaedia is not just a dry work to search for information bit it is also well written and really enjoyable to read.' www.PalArch.nl
'… contributes significantly to our understanding of the decision-making and flexibility of foragers in a changing world, and also the particular contribution of southern African groups towards a universal application and understanding of forager ideology and social relations … images bring to life the places and people described in the text. It is a scholarly work, but aimed at a wide audience … stimulating and highly readable text.' South African Archaeological Bulletin
'As a general introduction to the field of hunter-gather studies, this encyclopaedia is an invaluable resource. Each chapter contains extensive reading lists to guide the general student towards further studies. The introduction to the volume is incomparable. … This introduction alone would be an excellent resource for undergraduate anthropology students. … This extensive piece of work, containing 128 illustrations and sixteen maps, is a must for any anthropological bookshelf, providing an introduction to specific hunter-gather groups, and presenting some of the most recent ideas in hunter-gatherer studies.' Journal of Social Anthropology
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- Date Published: March 2005
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521609197
- length: 534 pages
- dimensions: 274 x 213 x 26 mm
- weight: 1.335kg
- contains: 122 b/w illus. 16 maps
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
Foreword Beatrice Medicine
Introduction: foragers and others Richard B. Lee and Richard Daly
Part I. Ethnographies: I.I North America
Introduction Harvey A. Feit
Archaeology Aubrey Cannon
Blackfoot/Plains Alice B. Kehoe
James Bay Cree Harvey A. Feit
Slavey Dene Michael Asch and Shirleen Smith
Innu José Mailhot
Caribou Inuit Ernest S. Burch Jr and Yvon Csonka
Inupiat Rosita Worl
Timbisha Shoshone Catherine S. Fowler
Witsuwite'en and Gitxsan Richard Daly
I.II South America
Introduction Laura M. Rival
Archaeology Anna C. Roosevelt
Aché Kim Hill and A. Magdalena Hurtado
Cuiva Bernard Arcand
Huaorani Laura M. Rival
Sirionó William Balée
Toba Gastón Gordillo
Yamana Hernán J. Vidal
I.III North Eurasia
Introduction Victor A. Shnirelman and Bruce Grant
Archaeology Victor A. Shnirelman
Ainu Tom G. Svensson
Chuckhi and Yupik Peter P. Schweitzer
Evenki David G. Anderson
Itenm'i Victor A. Shnirelman
Iukagir Anton M. Ivanov
Ket Evgeniia A. Alekseenko
Khanti Evdokiia A. Nemysova, Dennis Bartels and Alice Bartels
Nia (Nganasan) Andrei V. Golovnev
Nivkh Bruce Grant
I.IV Africa
Introduction Robert K. Hitchcock
Archaeology Peter Robertshaw
Aka Pygmies Serge Bahuchet
/Gui and//Gana Jiro Tanaka and Kazuyoshi Sugawara
Hadza Bwire Kaare and James Woodburn
Ju'hoansi Megan Biesele and Kxao Royal-/o//oo
Mbuti Mitsuo Ichikawa
Mikea Robert L. Kelly, Jean-François Rabedimy and Lin Poyer
Okiek Corinne A. Kratz
Tyua Robert K. Hitchcock
I.V South Asia
Introduction Nurit Bird-David
Archaeology Kathleen Morrison
Andaman Islanders Vishvajit Pandya
Birhor Ashim K. Adhikary
Chenchu Mark Turin
Nayaka Nurit Bird-David
Paliyan Peter M. Gardner
Hill Pandaram Brian Morris
Winniyala-aetto Wiveca Stegeborn
I.VI SouthEast Asia
Introduction Kirk Endicott
Archaeology Peter Bellwood
Agta P. Bion Griffin and Marcus B. Griffin
Batak James F. Eder
Batek Kirk Endicott
Dulong Encheng Song and Chen Shen
Jahai Cornelia M. I. Van Der Sluys
Western Penan J. Peter Brosius I.VII Australia
Introduction Nicolas Peterson
Archaeology M. A. Smith
Arrente John Morton
Cape York peoples David F. Martin
Kimberley peoples Sandy Toussaint
Ngarrindjeri Robert Tonkinson
Pintupi Fred R. Myers
Tiwi Jane C. Goodale
Torres Strait Islanders Jeremy Beckett
Warlpiri Françoise Dussart
Yolngu Ian Keen
Part II. Special Topic Essays: II.I Hunter-gatherers, History and Social Theory
Images of hunters and gatherers in European social thought Alan Barnard
Archaeology and evolution of hunters and gatherers Andrew B. Smith
Hunter-gatherers and the mythology of the market John Gowdy
On the social relations of the hunter-gatherer band Tim Ingold
II.II Facets of hunter-gatherer life in cross cultural perspective
Gender relations in hunter-gatherer societies Karen L. Endicott
Ecological/cosmological knowledge and land management among hunter-gatherers Catherine S. Fowler and Nancy J. Turner
From totemism to shamanism: hunter-gatherer contributions to world mythology and spirituality Mathias Guenther
From primitive to pop: foraging and post-foraging hunter-gatherer music Victor Barac
Traditional and modern visual art of hunting and gathering peoples Howard Morphy
Hunter-gatherers and human health S. Boyd Eaton, Stanley B. Eaton III
II.III Hunter-gatherers in a global world
The Tasaday controversy Gerald D. Berreman
Hunter-gatherers and the colonial encounter John H. Bodley
Hunter-gatherer peoples and nation-states David S. Trigger
Indigenous peoples' rights and the struggle for survival Robert K. Hitchcock
Indigenous peoples' organizations and advocacy groups
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