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Peyotism and the control of heavy drinking: the Nebraska Winnebago in the early 1900s

Human organization : journal of the Society for Applied Anthropology • 49 (3) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 255-265

By: Hill, Thomas W..

Abstract

Based on ethnohistorical research, this article describes the drinking practices of the Winnebago Indians from the early 1860s, when they moved to Nebraska, until the early 1920s and relates these drinking practices to the changing sociocultural environment. The major focus is on the manner in which the Peyote religion helped control excessive drinking. The discussion examines Peyotism as a native therapeutic system and compares it to other such native systems and to Western regimens. It is argued that common elements in these diverse approaches are responsible for the successful control or 'treatment' of excessive drinking (p. 255)

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

North America

Sub Region

Eastern Woodlands

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle; 2008

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

1860-1920s

Coverage Place

Nebraska, United States

Notes

Thomas W. Hill

Includes bibliographical references (p. 262-265)

LCCN

47033317

LCSH

Ho Chunk Indians