book chapter

Interaction spheres in prehistory

hopewellian studies • 12 (6) • Published In 1964 • Pages: 133-143

By: Caldwell, Joseph R..

Abstract
Caldwell presents his theory about the 'Hopewellian interaction sphere.' 'Instead, we shall identify the Hopewellian situation as an interaction sphere embracing a number of distinct societies and separate cultures…. The interactions … are in mortuary-religious matters but not, primarily, at least, in other departments of culture.' (page 137). Caldwell points out that there are many different secular regional traditions within what is called Hopewell, that the diagnostic artifacts had different sources, and that it was the religious interaction between these cultures that lead to the floresence of Hopewell.
Subjects
Identification
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural participation
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Hopewell
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
2100 BP-1500 BP (100 B.C.-500 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Illinois and Ohio; United States
Notes
By Joseph R. Caldwell
For bibliographical references see document 4: [Caldwell and Hall]
LCCN
a 65000555
LCSH
Hopewell culture