essay

Desert as context: the Hohokam environment

exploring the hohokam : prehistoric desert peoples of the american southwest (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 29-60

By: Fish, Suzanne K., Nabhan, Gary Paul.

Abstract
Agricultural technology represents a major arena of interaction between the Hohokam and their Sonoran Desert environment which provided resources and opportunities that figured prominently in the development of the cultural identity of the people. This study discusses the various environmental factors, such as location, climate, water resources, natural flora (as the basis of diet), etc., all of which have contributed to the technology and development of the Hohokam people.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Climate
Soil
Flora
Settlement patterns
Water supply
Tillage
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2000-500 BP (AD 1-1500)
Coverage Place
Arizona, United States
Notes
Suzanne K. Fish ; Gary P. Nabhan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-60)
LCCN
90022509
LCSH
Hohokam culture