essay
Gathering and gardening: trends and consequences of Hopewell subsistence strategies
hopewell archaeology : the chillicothe conference • Kent, Ohio • Published In 1979 • Pages: 234-238
By: Ford, Richard I..
Abstract
Ford discusses Hopewell subsistence resources and their relative importance in the diet. He concludes the Hopewell had a very diverse diet that indicates animal foods were of primary importance and that they relied on many different plant species. The archaeological evidence for maize shows lots of variety which indicates it was raised for 'seasonal security' and that the Hopewell had gardens and not large fields. The archaeological evidence also indicates the Hopewell did not have much of a surplus which should mean they had kin-based populations and not hereditary ranked societies.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2003
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- Middle Woodland
- Coverage Place
- Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio; United States
- Notes
- Richard I. Ford
- For bibliographical references see document 11: Brose and Greber
- LCCN
- 79088607
- LCSH
- Hopewell culture