essay

A review of evidence of human subsistence during the Early and Middle Archaic Periods in Virginia

early and middle archaic research in virginia : a synthesis • (22) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 119-131

By: Whyte, Thomas R..

Abstract
Whyte examines the available faunal and floral archaeological evidence from the Middle Archaic and finds direct evidence of subsistence remains almost non-existent. He points out archaeologists rely on ethnographic analogy and reconstructions of the environment and then assume that available edible foods were exploited. 'The interrelationship of human subsistence, technology, and settlement is fortunate in that it permits partial reconstruction of human subsistence in the absence of subsistence remains' (page 127).
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Diet
Settlement patterns
Production and supply
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Eastern Middle Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2001
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2000
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
Middle Archaic
Coverage Place
Tennesse and Virginia; United States
Notes
Thomas R. Whyte
Papers from the second COVA Virginia Prehistoric Indian Symposium, held at James Madison University, Apr. 15, 1989
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131)
LCCN
91150151
LCSH
Indians of North America--Southern States--Antiquities