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Protein Capture and Cultural Development in the Amazon Basin1

GROSS, DANIEL R.·1975·American Anthropologist
DOI 10.1525/aa.1975.77.3.02a00040
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This paper examines the proposition that availability of animal protein limits the size, density, and permanence of settlements of the aboriginal societies of the Amazon Basin. Previous discussions have focused mainly on agricultural potential. Evidence is presented from ethnography and ecology suggesting that fish and game are scarce, particularly away from major rivers. Nine relatively unacculturated societies have relatively low but probably adequate per capita intake of animal protein. The effects which this limitation may have on Amazonian culture are discussed.

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Authors
GROSS, D. R.
Venue
American Anthropologist
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1975-09
Volume
77
Issue
3
Pages
526-549
ISSN
  • 0002-7294 (ISSN-L)
  • 1548-1433
DOI
10.1525/aa.1975.77.3.02a00040
OpenAlex
W2112780925
Cited by
237
References
1
FWCI
200.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
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