Plant Geography and Culture History in the American Southwest, Issue 5Plant Geography and Culture History in the American Southwest is a comprehensive book by George Francis Carter, published as part of the Viking Fund Publications in Anthropology series. The book explores the relationship between plant geography and culture history in the American Southwest region, focusing on the interactions between humans and their environment. Carter's research is based on extensive fieldwork and analysis of plant species and their distribution, as well as archaeological and historical data. He presents a detailed overview of the region's plant geography, including the distribution of various species and their ecological significance. The book also examines the ways in which indigenous cultures in the Southwest interacted with their environment, particularly through their use of plants for food, medicine, and other purposes. Carter discusses the role of agriculture in these cultures, as well as the impact of European colonization on the region's plant communities and cultural practices. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 11 |
DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOMESTICATED CUCURBITS | 18 |
Probable Reasons for the Domestication of the American Cucurbits | 29 |
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