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Record Nr.

UNINA9910967367203321

Autore

Matson R. G (Richard Ghia), <1944->

Titolo

The prehistory of the Northwest Coast / / R.G. Matson, Gary Coupland

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Walnut Creek, CA, : Left Coast Press, c2009

ISBN

1-315-41739-1

1-315-41740-5

1-315-41741-3

1-59874-773-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (384 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CouplandGary Graham <1953->

Disciplina

979.5/01

Soggetti

Indians of North America - Northwest Coast of North America - Antiquities

Indians of North America - Northwest Coast of North America - History

Northwest Coast of North America Antiquities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2009 by Left Coast Press, Inc.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Evolution of Cultural Complexity on theNorthwest Coast; 2. The Northwest Coast Cultural Area; 3. History of Archaeological Research; 4. The Initial Colonization of the Northwest Coast; 5. The Emergence of Distinctive Coastal Cultures; 6. The Development of Cultural Complexity; 7. The Achievement of Cultural Complexity; 8. Continuation of the Developed Northwest Coast Pattern; 9. Review of Developments; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This volume provides a descriptive overview of the cultural complexity on the northwest coast that stretches from northern California to Alaska. Topics covered range from the earliest settlements to the subsequent cultural diversities in Native American populations. Maps, charts, and illustrations further enhance the book's interest and appeal.