Description: NOTE: Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities are respectfully advised that a number of people mentioned in writing or depicted in photographs in the pages of this book have passed away. RARE FIND Resource Managers: North American and Australian Hunter-Gatherers 1986 edited by Nancy M. Williams and Eugene S. Hunn. The authors of this book look at hunting and gathering societies in Australia and North America. Published in 1986 by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra. First Australian reprint of the book which was first published in 1982 by The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Most papers published in this book are original contributions which had not been previously published. Book is in good pre-owned condition. Previous owner’s name is written on title page. Some yellowing/discolouration to inside covers and some discolouration marks on a few pages. Binding is intact. See pics for book condition. ABOUT BOOK This book is based on a symposium held at the 1980 AAAS National Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Jan 3-8. Collection of research papers stemming from topics & issues discussed at the symposium. A number of current (to the 1980s) theoretical issues are addressed including the use of fire as a tool for environmental management, the ecological consequences of seasonal mobility patterns, the functional basis for differing forms of control over resources, the social organisation of production, including the symbolism of the sexual division of labour, the ecological consequences of religious beliefs…and more. SEE PICS for CONTENTS. I’m happy to combine postage on items so contact me before final payment and I will adjust invoice. I have a lots of items to list and a massive book collection. Contact me if there’s labels or styles you’re after or books you want - I list and source new items daily so I may have it or I can keep my eyes out for it!
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Book Title: Resource Managers: North American and Australian Huntergatherers
Book Series: AAAS Selected Symposia Series
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Globe Press
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Australian Reprint
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1986
Type: Academic Papers
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Nancy M. Williams, Eugene S. Hunn
Features: Maps, Tables, Photos
Genre: Management, Art & Culture, Business, Economics & Industry, Environment, Nature & Earth, Economics, Sociology, Ecology, History, Academic
Topic: Anthropology, Australia, Indigenous Land Management, Management, Indigenous Australians, Agriculture, Hunting and Gathering Societies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Economic Conditions, Native American Indians, Ecological Construction, Environment, Environmental Protection, Natural Medicine, Books, Academic Research
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Number of Pages: 267
