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Population control in the Shanel (Pomo) Tribe

American sociological review • 4 (2) • Published In 1939 • Pages: 209-216

By: Aginsky, Bernard W. (Bernard Willard).

Abstract

The material in this source, written by B. W. Aginsky, a professional anthropologist then at New York University, is devoted almost in its entirety to Hopland Valley Pomo beliefs about conception and techniques of birth control of both a magical and mechanical nature. Information is also given regarding abortion and infanticide. The author attempts to show how the scarcity of food among the Pomo in the early days of their history led to a development of various techniques of birth control in order to keep the population reduced to such a degree that there would be adequate food for all. This in turn, according to Aginsky, influenced to some degree Pomo religious beliefs and practices.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Northwest Coast and California

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1960

Field Date

1934-1936

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Hopland Valley Pomo (Shanel), California, United States

Notes

Burt W. Aginsky

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

37010449

LCSH

Pomo Indians