Meyerowitz, robert netting, bernard nietschmann, christine paddoch. Common property may even be a threat to the environment as it is in. Kofyar study, published in 1968, was to become a classic monograph on the cultural ecology of intensive cultivators. Farm families and the ecology of intensive, sustainable agriculture netting, robert mcc. In trial model of cultural ecology 1965,1 netting argues that social and cultural factors, and not only biological and physical factors i. This paper takes up robert netting s smallholderhouseholder theory 1993. Robert mccorkle netting american anthropologist britannica. Sep 26, 2018 human impacts and cultural landscape are two contradictory concepts that may help to explain the past and modern flavors of cultural ecology. Offering the essentials of variation in subsistence technology and environment.
More shipping options available at checkout good condition. Cultural ecology is a theoretical approach that attempts to explain similarities and differences in culture in relation to the environment. He defines cultural ecology as the adaptive processes by which the nature. Get it by fri, jul 3 mon, jul 6 from mishawaka, indiana good condition 60 day returns buyer pays return shipping. The social and spatial organization of kofyar agriculture. Netting and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With these works, netting reaffirmed the conceptual focus of the field on the interactions between human societies and. Robert netting began anthropological research with the kofyar in the early 1960s. Introduction to cultural ecology second edition mark q.
To the understanding of this relationship, the present paper discusses the origin and development of cultural ecology ibid. Netting who is honored in the main award of the cultural ecology specialty. Netting, robert, ecological perspectives in cultural ecology. In the kofyar homeland population densities were high, approaching 500km.
Ecological anthropology developed from the approach of cultural ecology. Cultural ecology newsletter of the association of american geographers find, read and cite all the research you. Netting argues that in times of change, the household system. Netting s kofyar study, published in 1968, was to become a classic monograph on the cultural ecology of intensive cultivators. And on october, 2001 he was inducted into theamerican academy of arts and sciences. Highly focused on how the material culture, or technology, related to basic survival, i. Winner, netting award, cultural and political ecology specialty group, association of american geographers, 2007. Cultural ecology 1965,1 netting argues that social and cultural factors, and not only biological and physical factors i. Tongan culture and the island environment directed by dr. Get it by thu, jul 23 fri, jul 24 from aurora, illinois. Pioneered by anthropologists frederik barth, robert carniero, marvin harris, robert netting, and andrew vayda, among others, the recognition of the ways in which ecology influences cultural formulations, especially the evolution of complexity, stimulated new interest in the interplay between ecology, politics, economy, and religion. All social relations among them are accompanied by its consumption, and fines are levied in beer payments.
University of arizona press, tucson netting, robert mcc. It introduces readers to the topic of ecological anthropology by presenting illustrative ethnographic cases of huntergatherer, pastoralist, and agricultural societies. Netting s 1960s ethnography also caught the beginning of a profound change in kofyar society. One such point of view is that afforded by his own special interest, cultural ecology, to whose explanatory limitations he candidly draws attention.
Robert netting had a central role in establishing agricultural anthropology. Syllabus title anth 620h human ecology theory or method. Netting and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. From the classics to the most current scholarship, this book connects the theory and practice in environment and anthropology, giving readers a strong intellectual foundation as well as offering practical tools for solving environmental problems. Opportunities offcampus study abroad through the u tongan culture and the island environment directed by dr. Netting s primary focus was on the kofyar ecological adaptations, including the highly intensive agriculture being practiced and also the social institutions that were.
Time and again, netting was to return to this part of west africa. Publication date 1977 topics ethnology, human ecology. When i and my nigerian students began to learn his insights into the kofyar people, and their intensive. The cultural ecology theory considers how environmental forces. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent co. It introduces students to the topic of ecological anthropology by presenting illustrative ethnographic cases of. Robert mccorkle netting, 193495 an appreciation bob netting began his research career in nigeria in 1960. For example, the american anthropologist robert mccorkle netting observed that the kofyar of northern nigeria make, drink, talk, and think about beer. Jul 31, 2010 cultural ecology by robert mcc netting, 1986, waveland press edition, in english 2nd ed.
Ecology is a biological term for the interaction of organisms and their environment, which includes other organisms. The paper explains the concept of contemporary cultural ecology, a scientific approach reflecting the relationship between human society and natural environment. A study in the cultural ecology of a west african people. Get it by fri, jul 3 mon, jul 6 from mishawaka, indiana. Introduction to cultural ecology second edition m a r k q. Netting, who helped establish cultural ecology as a scientific discipline, died on saturday in tucson, ariz. This book is part of a series entitled the cummings modular program in anthropology, and dr. Ecological anthropology anthropology, university of delhi. Ecology and anthropology anthropology iresearchnet. Cultural ecology by robert mcc netting, 1986, waveland press edition, in english 2nd ed. Ecology is not an anthropological subdiscipline, nor is it even a standardized approach in. Whereas julian stewards cultural ecology had focused on foraging societies netting s study of kofyar hill farmers offered one of the first and still one of the best analyses of the effects of agricultural change on social organization. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Regulations about the quantity of food and drink consumed. Human adaptation refers to both biological and cultural processes that. Netting university of pennsylvania introduction julian stewards formulation of the principles of cultural ecology 1955a has been widely accepted as a significant advance in relating man as culture bearer to his environment. This sequence of approaches reflects the historical development. It is fitting that the cultural ecology specialty group grants him the netting award for 1998.
His integrity, commitment to interdisciplinary research, and support of cultural ecologists and latinamericanists around the world remain an inspiration. Very good book description waveland press, incorporated, 1986. A feminist political ecology perspective 27 dianne rocheleau, barbara thomasslayter, and. Netting award, cultural and political ecology specialty group of the association of american geographers 2003 featured geographer, harcourt horizons. The primary approaches within ecological anthropology are cultural ecology, historical ecology, political ecology, and spiritual ecology. Yet, during his career he was increasingly concerned about the sustainability of smallholder vs. Netting did a great deal to turn this trend around in the 1970s with a series of papers including the ecological approach in cultural study, and agrarian ecology and the first true textbook in 6 7 the field. In the 1970s, concern over human impacts on the environment arose. Published in the cultural and political ecology newsletter, aag, 2007. At this time, julian steward coined the term cultural ecology see principal concepts.
Many people rightly remember him as an astute ethnographer of farming communities, focused on analyzing the empirical details of changing patterns of household composition, land holding size and labor use. Nov 05, 2020 cultural ecology by robert mcc netting, unknown edition, 2nd ed. The economics of agrarin change under population pressure. But, that isnt cultural ecology, because it situates humans outside of the environment. It introduces students to the topic of ecological anthropology by presenting illustrative ethnographic cases of huntergatherer, pastoralist, and agricultural societies. The relevance of selfsubsistence communities for world ecosystem management. Other articles where robert mccorkle netting is discussed. This short, versatile book clearly and concisely illustrates the central concepts and general principles of cultural ecology. Environmental anthropology ecological anthropology. The environment in anthropology presents ecology and current environmental studies from an anthropological point of view.
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