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Demography of the Hadza: an increasing and high density population of Savanna foragers

American journal of physical anthropology89 (2) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 159-181

By: Blurton Jones, N. G. (Nicholas G.), Smith, Lars C., O'Connell, James F., Hawkes, Kristen, Kamuzora, C. Lwechungura (Chrysanth Lwechungura).

Abstract
This study combines population censuses and estimates from several decades to describe patterns and trends in Hadza demography. The findings show that the Hadza population displayed more stability—including higher density, higher fertility, and a higher rate of increase—than the socio-economically comparable !Kung of southwestern Africa, attributable to distinct ecological conditions. The Hadza live in an area rich in easily foraged tubers, fruits and animals, making Hadza children "cheaper" to raise than !Kung children. The Hadza also benefit from close proximity to, and pragmatic ties with, non-Hadza farming and herding communities.
Subjects
Population
Composition of population
Birth statistics
Morbidity
Mortality
Acculturation and culture contact
Inter-ethnic relations
Collecting
Hunting and trapping
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Diet
Weaning and food training
Childhood activities
Gender roles and issues
Annual cycle
Environmental quality
culture
Hadza
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Biological Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2018
Field Date
1985
Coverage Date
1967-1985
Coverage Place
southeastern Lake Eyasi area, Tanzania
Notes
Nicholas G. Blurton Jones, Lars C. Smith, James F. O'Connell, Kristen Hawkes, and C. L. Kamuzora
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-181)
LCCN
20014728
LCSH
Hatsa (African people)