Book

Basque cultural ecology and echinococcosis in California

Xerox University MicrofilmsAnn Arbor, Michigan • Published In 1974 • Pages:

By: Araujo, Frank Patrick.

Abstract
This dissertation is an epidemiological study of the effects of hydatid disease (Echinococcosis species) on the human and animal populations of California. The anthropological approach that is taken in this work is addressed to determining social and cultural factors which can affect the interaction between man and animals and these are considered in conjunction with other ecological variables. In addition to presenting detailed information on the life cycle of Echinococcosis species and its transmission from sheep to dogs to man, the author discusses various aspects of the sheep herding industry, Basque ethnoveterinary practices, immigration of the Basques from Europe to California, and a brief summary of their ethnography.
Subjects
Morbidity
External migration
Domesticated animals
Applied animal science
Pastoral activities
culture
Basque Americans
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
1972-1974
Coverage Date
ca. 1972-1974
Coverage Place
California, United States
Notes
by Frank Patrick Araujo
UM 74-29,286
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-254)
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of California, Davis, 1974
LCSH
Basque Americans