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

• Autore: Matson R. G (Richard Ghia), <1944-, >
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (384 p.)
• Disciplina: 979.5/01
• Soggetto topico: Indians of North America - Northwest Coast of North America - Antiquities; Indians of North America - Northwest Coast of North America - History
• Soggetto geografico: Northwest Coast of North America Antiquities
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: CouplandGary Graham <1953->
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The prehistory of the Northwest Coast
• ISBN: 1-315-41740-5; 1-315-41741-3; 1-59874-773-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457086803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II