The Chumash world at European contact : power, trade, and feasting among complex hunter-gatherers / Lynn H. Gamble.

Author/creator Gamble, Lynn H.
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxiv, 361 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects
Chumash Indians--History.
Chumash Indians--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--First contact with other peoples. --California.
Spain--Colonies. --America. --Administration.
California--Discovery and exploration.
California--History. --To 1846.

Contents The Chumash at historic contact : theoretical considerations -- The environment and its management -- Cultural setting -- Historic Chumash settlements on the mainland coast -- Village and household organization -- Subsistence and feasting -- Rank, ritual, and power -- Economics and exchange : manifestations of wealth finance -- Conflict and social integration -- The Chumash, Pomo, and Patwin : comparative analysis and final thoughts.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 309-344) and index.
LCCN 2007050922
ISBN9780520254411 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0520254414 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E 99.C815 G36 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold