essay

An introduction to Hadza ecology

man the hunterChicago • Published In 1968 • Pages: 49-55

By: Woodburn, James.

Abstract
This document argues that the Hazda people have a sufficient and nutritionally-adequate food supply, despite popular beliefs that hunting and gathering communities live on the verge of starvation. Yet, for the Hadza there is never any general shortage of food, even in time of drought. The environment is rich with a variety of easily-acquired plants and animals, and both adults and children are well-equipped with the knowledge and tools to do so whenever they feel hungry.
Subjects
Collecting
Hunting and trapping
Production and supply
Diet
Eating
Flora
Fauna
Nutrition
Nutrition
Disasters
Functional and adaptational interpretations
culture
Hadza
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2018
Field Date
1958-1961, 1965-1967
Coverage Date
1958-1967
Coverage Place
eastern and southern Lake Eyasi area, Tanzania
Notes
James Woodburn
LCCN
67017603
LCSH
Hatsa (African people)