essay

Technological strategies responsive to subsistence stress

Evolving complexity and environmental risk in the prehistoric Southwest : proceedings of the Workshop 'Resource Stress, Economic Uncertainty, and Human Response in the Prehistoric Southwest,' held February 25-29, 1992, in Santa Fe, NM. editors, Joseph A. Tainter, Bonnie Bagley Tainter • (24) • Published In 1996 • Pages: 107-144

By: Nelson, Margaret Cecile.

Abstract
Nelson discusses 'economic and social responses to subsistence risk, and [she focuses] on the technological strategies that facilitate two kinds of economic responses: resource specialization and resource diversity.' (page 136). In particular she examines projectile points and hunting and gathering strategies across Arizona and New Mexico as these relate to resource stress.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Hunting and trapping
General tools
Collecting
Environmental quality
Gratification and control of hunger
Diet
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1100-300 BP (AD 900-1700)
Coverage Place
Arizona and New Mexico, United States
Notes
Margaret C. Nelson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-144)
LCCN
95045139
LCSH
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Economic conditions--Congresses.
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Social conditions--Congresses.
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Antiquities--Congresses.
Subsistence economy--Southwest, New--Congresses.
Hunting and gathering societies--Southwest, New--Congresses.
Southwest, New--Environmental conditions--Congresses.
Southwest, New--Antiquities--Congresses.