essay

The !Kung Bushmen of Botswana

hunters and gatherers todayNew York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 327-368

By: Lee, Richard B..

Abstract
This source presents an overview of the ecology, economy, and society of the Dobe area !Kung San. Following a brief discussion of the status of the San during the period from 1963 to 1966, the author examines several topics, including population, habitat, climate, epidemiology, resource base, subsistence pattern, group structure, kinship and the naming relationship, marriage, and conflict management.
Subjects
Linguistic identification
Identification
Fauna
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Hunting and trapping
Social relationships and groups
Ingroup antagonisms
Community structure
culture
San
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Gerald Reid ; John Beierle ; 1988
Field Date
1963-1966
Coverage Date
1963-1965
Coverage Place
Dobe area, Botswana
Notes
Richard Borshay Lee
Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-367)
LCCN
70179547
LCSH
San (African people)