essay

Hohokam material culture and behavior: the dimensions of organizational change

exploring the hohokam : prehistoric desert peoples of the american southwest (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 177-230

By: Neitzel, Jill E..

Abstract
This paper attempts to show how material culture studies can contribute to an understanding of organizational change among the Hohokam. Three dimensions of change are considered here: (1) craft specialization, (2) labor investment, and (3) elaboration of ritual. After an examination of the theoretical and methodological issues that affect the study of each of these topics, relevant data from the Hohokam core area are summarized (pp. 40, 4).
Subjects
Structures
Recreational structures
Labor supply and employment
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
General tools
Sociocultural trends
Sacred objects and places
Chronologies and culture sequences
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
Jill Neitzel
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-230)
LCCN
90022509
LCSH
Hohokam culture