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Northwest Coast village adaptations: a case study

Canadian journal of anthropology = Revue canadienne d'anthropologie • 3 (1) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 19-30

By: Tollefson, Kenneth D..

Abstract
In this study Tollefson presents data suggesting that the Tlingit developed an evolutionary series of village patterns as an adaptive response to changing sociopolitical conditions. There were at least four distinct types of villages developed by the Tlingit: 1) community household villages, 2) localized clan villages, 3) localized moiety villages, and 4) consolidated clan villages. Each new level was characterized by increased diversity of social groups and increased complexity in leadership and decision-making processes.
Subjects
Community structure
Clans
Moieties
Household
Dwellings
culture
Tlingit
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ronald N. Johnson ; 1996
Field Date
1970-1979
Coverage Date
1700-1970
Coverage Place
southeastern Alaska, United States
Notes
Kenneth D. Tollefson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-30)
LCCN
84646813
LCSH
Tlingit Indians