essay

Stability and flexibility in Hadza residential groupings

man the hunterChicago • Published In 1968 • Pages: 103-110

By: Woodburn, James.

Abstract
This document is concerned with salient features of Hadza residential groups, which are conventionally described as nomadic bands. It argues against the use of that term because the Hadza, unlike other hunting and gathering bands, lack territorial ownership, institutionalized leadership, corporate unity, or fixed membership. As an alternative, the author suggests the term "camp" as more fitting, because the emphasis is on a group of people who happen to be living together in one place at one time, regardless of kinship ties, a prevailing leader, or other organizing principle.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Annual cycle
Collecting
Hunting and trapping
Kin relationships
Household
Family relationships
Residence
Extended families
Division of labor by gender
Comparative evidence
culture
Hadza
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2018
Field Date
1958-1961, 1965-1967
Coverage Date
1958-1967
Coverage Place
eastern and southern Lake Eyasi area, Tanzania
Notes
James Woodburn
LCCN
67017603
LCSH
Hatsa (African people)