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Demography of the Hadza: an increasing and high density population of Savanna foragers
American journal of physical anthropology • 89 (2) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 159-181
By: Blurton Jones, N. G. (Nicholas G.), Smith, Lars C., O'Connell, James F., Hawkes, Kristen, Kamuzora, C. Lwechungura (Chrysanth Lwechungura).
Abstract
This study combines population censuses and estimates from several decades to describe patterns and trends in Hadza demography. The findings show that the Hadza population displayed more stability—including higher density, higher fertility, and a higher rate of increase—than the socio-economically comparable !Kung of southwestern Africa, attributable to distinct ecological conditions. The Hadza live in an area rich in easily foraged tubers, fruits and animals, making Hadza children "cheaper" to raise than !Kung children. The Hadza also benefit from close proximity to, and pragmatic ties with, non-Hadza farming and herding communities.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2019
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Biological Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2018
- Field Date
- 1985
- Coverage Date
- 1967-1985
- Coverage Place
- southeastern Lake Eyasi area, Tanzania
- Notes
- Nicholas G. Blurton Jones, Lars C. Smith, James F. O'Connell, Kristen Hawkes, and C. L. Kamuzora
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-181)
- LCCN
- 20014728
- LCSH
- Hatsa (African people)