Book
Zapotec science: farming and food in the Northern Sierra of Oaxaca
University of Texas Press • Austin • Published In 2001 • Pages:
By: González, Roberto J. (Roberto Jesús).
Abstract
This monograph attempts to build upon an emerging body of work on the anthropology of science and technology by analyzing Zapotec agricultural and dietary knowledge and practices that combine 'local' and 'cosmopolitan' components; 'ancient' and 'modern' idea systems and artifacts; and techniques and methods developed in 'industrialized' and 'nonindustrialized' societies. In short, this is an examination of the cultural implications of a subsistence system that might be described as a case of scientific and technological syncretism (p. 4). In the process of the analysis of his data González presents much detailed information on Zapotec practices related to the cultivation of maize, sugarcane, and coffee.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 2007
- Field Date
- 1994-1998
- Coverage Date
- 1500-1998
- Coverage Place
- village of Talea de Castro, Rincón region, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Notes
- Roberto J. González
- Includes bibliographical references (p.295-318)and index
- LCCN
- 00012010
- LCSH
- Zapotec Indians--Agriculture/Zapotec Indians--Food/Traditional farming--Mexico--San Miguel Talea de Castro/Subsistence economy--Mexico--San Miguel Talea de Castro/Sustainable development--Mexico--San Miguel Talea de Castro/San Miguel Talea de Castro (Mexico)--Social life and customs