Sociocultural Dynamics of Subsistence
Subsistence may be defined as the harvest of local natural resources for
local consumption. Subsistence uses of fishery resources are very common in
Alaska, providing the primary source of food in many villages, and forming an
important element of the diet and lifestyle in others. In some ways, the
sociocultural dynamics of subsistence are unique to the people and environment
of Alaska, while in other ways, they resemble subsistence dynamics found in
other locations around the world. Data collected in Neah Bay, Washington, with
the Makah Tribe in 1997-1999 continues to provide information for analysis of
subsistence on the Northwest Coast, comparison to subsistence in Alaska, and testing of subsistence methods and theory. STATUS:
fieldwork completed, publications completed and in progress (see below) For more
information or to comment on this project, contact Jennifer.Sepez@noaa.gov
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