essay

Physical working capacity of the Warao

demographic and biological studies of the warao indians • 45 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 152-159

By: Gardner, Gerald W..

Abstract
This is a study of the physical working capacity of individuals from the Warao subtribes of Hobure, Sakobana, Winikina, España (Hebu banoko), and Koberuna. The author's data are based on the size, shape, and composition of the body, energy mechanisms (aerobic and anaerobic capacity), functioning of the muscles in static and dynamic work, and circulatory and respiratory functions (p. 152).
Subjects
Tests and schedules administered in the field
Anthropometry
Descriptive somatology
Physiological data
culture
Warao
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2000
Field Date
1954-1974
Coverage Date
ca. 1954-1974
Coverage Place
Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
Notes
Gerald W. Gardner
Includes bibliographical references (p. 158-159)
LCCN
78620049
LCSH
Warao Indians