essay

Pima and papago ecological adaptations

handbook of north american indians. southwest10 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 161-177

By: Hackenberg, Robert A..

Abstract
This paper deals with the adaptation of the Pima and Papago Indians to their southern Arizona environment. Adaptive mechanisms are discussed in the text including information on subsistence strategies employed in the adaptive process both before and after contact, and in the twentieth century.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Cultural goals
Climate
Pastoral activities
Public welfare
Settlement patterns
Tillage
Water supply
culture
O'odham
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1200-1980
Coverage Place
Southern Arizona, United States
Notes
Robert A. Hackenberg
Stock number: 047-000-00361-0
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Tohono O'odham Indians