Book

Aleuts in transition: a comparison of two villages

Published for the Institute of Social, Economic and Government Research, University of Alaska, University of Washington PressSeattle • Published In 1976 • Pages:

By: Jones, Dorothy Miriam.

Abstract
In this study, Jones compares two Aleutian towns which have had very different development trajectories and social change consequences in the post-World War Two period. One town was a former U.S. military base which never quite recovered from the occupation. A group of local whites continue to control both the economy and politics, such as the school board and municipal administration, looking down on their Aleut neighbors. The other village was more remote, less affected by outsiders, except for Norwegian fishermen, who settled there and intermarried with locals. The Norwegians taught the local Aleut modern trawler fishing. The Aleut population of the first town has been beset by social problems, including alcoholism and juvenile delinquency. According to Jones, the major difference between the two towns lies in the degree of control local Aleutians have had over their economic and political conditions.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Marine hunting
Canning industry
Labor relations
Ethnic stratification
Towns
Public finance
Public works
External relations
Social problems
Status of children
culture
Aleut
HRAF PubDate
2007
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2005
Field Date
1967-1972
Coverage Date
1945-1970
Coverage Place
'New Harbor' and 'Iliaka,' Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States
Notes
by Dorothy M. Jones
Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-122) and index
LCCN
76007788
LCSH
Aleuts
Acculturation--Case studies