essay

Money, ecology, and acculturation among the Shipibo of Peru

explorations in cultural anthropology ; essays in honor of george peter murdockNew York • Published In 1964 • Pages: 259-276

By: Hoffmann, Hans.

Abstract
This article describes the manner in which the Shipibo have retained their cultural autonomy in the face of industrial activity from outside. Hoffman notes in this context that the growth of a local market for jungle products has actually heightened tribal cohesion. Also discussed in this study is how the historical experience of the Shipibo within recent centuries has been a major factor in their present adaptation to their physical and human environment (p. 259).
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
External trade
culture
Shipibo
HRAF PubDate
2002
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 ; 2001
Field Date
1957-1958
Coverage Date
1957-1958
Coverage Place
village of San Francisco de Yarinacochaa, Pucallpa region, Peru
Notes
by Hans Hoffmann
Includes bibliographical references (p. 276)
LCCN
63021538
LCSH
Shipibo-Conibo Indians