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The genetic demography of a small Navajo community

University Microfilms InternationalAnn Arbor, Mich.Published In 1986 • Pages:

By: Morgan, Kenneth.

AbstractBrief abstract written by HRAF anthropologists who have done the subject indexing for the document
This study attempts to examine the interplay between biology, population, environment, and the genetic structure of a small population. Focus is on Ramah Navajo demographic history between 1869 and 1964. Included is detailed information on fertility, mortality, and biological parameters, summaries of Navajo history and ecology, and speculations on the genetic implications of these data. The author uses census and vital records, hospital records, previous studies, and a survey to arrive at conclusions about the interplay between culture, genetics, and environment.
SubjectsDocument-level OCM identifiers given by the anthropology subject indexers at HRAF
Genetics
Population
External migration
Conception
Birth statistics
Mortality
cultureCulture name from the Outline of World Cultures (OWC)
Navajo
HRAF PubDateThe date HRAF published the document
2004
RegionThe area the document pertains to
North America
Sub RegionThe more specific area the document pertains to, which is located within the Region
Southwest and Basin
Document TypeMay include journal articles, essays, collections of essays, monographs, or chapters/parts of monographs
Book
Evaluation
Creator TypeThe type of person writing the document, e.g. Ethnographer, Missionary, Archaeologist, Folklorist, Linguist, Indigenous Person, and so on.
Natural Scientist
Document Rating A ranking done by HRAF anthropologists based on the strength of the source material on a scale of 1 to 5, as follows: 1 - poor; 2 - fair; 3 - good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent; 4 - excellent secondary data; 5 - excellent primary data.
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
AnalystThe HRAF anthropologist who subject indexed the document and prepared other materials for the eHRAF culture/tradition collection
Richard A. Wagner ; 1986
Field DateThe date the researcher conducted the fieldwork or archival research that produced the document
1966
Coverage DateThe date or dates that the information in the document pertains to
1844-1964
Coverage PlaceLocation of the research culture or tradition (often a smaller unit such as a band, community, or archaeological site)
Ramah, New Mexico, United States
NotesAdditional notes
Kenneth Morgan
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Michigan
UM69-12191
Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-152)
LCSHLibrary of Congress Subject Headings
Navajo Indians