The Economic Prehistory of Namu
Keywords:
Archaeology, Pacific Northwest, Northwest Coast, Central Coast, Namu, Vertebrate faunal remains, Fauna utilization, Taxonomic abundance, Prehistoric economy, Marine resources, SalmonSynopsis
The vertebrate faunal remain recovered from the Central Coast site of Namu are a rich source of information concerning the changing patterns of fauna utilisation in the region. The descriptive data of taxonomic abundance and fauna characteristics presented are the basis for an interpretation of the prehistory economy and settlement of the site over the period from 7000 cal. B.P. to approx. the time of European contact. The data indicates a long-term pattern of marine resource utilisation, in which changes in the availability of salmon played a key role in the scale of site settlement and cultural activity.
Chapters
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Frontmatter
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Complete Book
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Table of Contents
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List of Tables
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Preface
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1. Introduction
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2. Faunal Data
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3. Taphonomy and Spatial Distribution
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4. Temporal Patterns
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5. Salmon Studies
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6. Seasonality
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7. Conclusions
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
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References
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Backmatter
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Published
May 4, 2017
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