Foundations of Chumash Complexity

by Jeanne E. Arnold (Editor)

Overview

This volume highlights the latest research on the foundations of sociopolitical complexity in coastal California.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781931745574
Publisher:	Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
Publication date:	12/01/2004
Series:	Cotsen Perspectives in California Archaeology , #7
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jeanne E. Arnold is professor of anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

1. THE LATER EVOLUTION OF THE ISLAND CHUMASH by Jeanne E. Arnold and Anthony P. Graesch2. IDENTIFYING COMPLEXITY DURING THE EARLY PREHISTORY OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, CALIFORNIA by Michael A. Glassow3. STATUS AND THE SWORDFISH: THE ORIGINS OF LARGE-SPECIES FISHING AMONG THE CHUMASH by Julienne Bernard4. THE ROLE OF RITUAL SPECIALIZATION IN THE EVOLUTION OF PREHISTORIC CHUMASH COMPLEXITY by Sandra E. Hollimon5. CHUMASH BONE WHISTLES: THE DEVELOPMENT OF CEREMONIAL INTEGRATION IN CHUMASH SOCIEY by Ray Corbett6. CULTURAL TRANSMISSION PROCESSES AND CHANGE IN BEAD TYPES ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, CALIFORNIA by Scott Pletka7. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS ON LATE HOLOCENE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND, CALIFORNIA by Torben C. Rick8. QUARRIES AND MICROBLADES: TRENDS IN PREHISTORIC LAND AND RESOURCE USE ON EASTERN SANTA CRUZ ISLAND by Jennifer E. Perry9. SPECIALIZED BEAD MAKING AMONG ISLAND CHUMASH HOUSEHOLDS: COMMUNITY LABOR ORGANIZATION DURING THE HISTORIC PERIOD by Anthony P. Graesch10. COMPLEX HUNTER-GATHERERS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST: A VIEW FROM ONE THOUSAND MILES NORTH by Gary Coupland