essay

Hohokam political and social organization

exploring the hohokam : prehistoric desert peoples of the american southwest (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 151-175

By: Fish, Paul R., Fish, Suzanne K..

Abstract
Hohokam social and political organization is the primary focus of this article examined in large part by analogy to the comparable organizations among the Pima and Papago ethnic populations that succeeded the Hohokam in the region. Although much of the data presented here are strongly theoretical in nature, the author does provide information on demography, and the various levels of Hohokam organization.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Settlement patterns
Structures
Sociocultural trends
Household
Community structure
Water supply
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
Paul R. Fish ; Suzanne K. Fish
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-175)
LCCN
90022509
LCSH
Hohokam culture