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About this book
This book provides a basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological audience. Hunter-gatherers have been the focus of intense anthropological research and discussion over the last hundred years, and as such there is an enormous literature on communities all over the world. Yet, among the diverse range of peoples studied, there are a number of recurrent themes, including not only the way in which people make a living (hunting, gathering and fishing) but also striking similarities in other areas of life such as belief systems and social organisation. These themes are described and then explored through archaeological case-studies. The overarching theme throughout the volume is the use of ethnographic analogy, and how archaeologists should be critical in its use.
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Yes, you can access The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers by Vicki Cummings in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Anthropology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Preface
- A note on names
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction: Can the study of modern hunter-gatherers help us understand the past?
- 2 Making a living: Hunter-gatherer subsistence
- 3 Moving on up: Mobility and settlement
- 4 Complex issues: Society and social organization
- 5 Thinking about the world: Hunter-gatherer belief systems
- 6 Being in the world: Hunter-gatherer landscapes
- 7 Living in a material world: Hunter-gatherer material culture
- 8 Conclusions: How the study of modern hunter-gatherers can help us understand the past
- References
- Index