Subsistence Systems

This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Cultural Anthropology: Our Diverse World

Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
Subjects: Anthropology
Produced By: Coast Learning Systems
Year: 2008
Country: United States
Language: English
Running Time: 30m

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This film focuses on three types of subsistence patterns: foraging, horticultural/ agricultural, and pastoralism. What all subsistence systems have in common is the need for water. Who controls the water is at the heart of human survival. In the postindustrial era, traditional subsistence activities have been relegated to hobbies, such as hunting, fishing, and berry picking.

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