Problems of Human Ecology in the North American Arctic

Following an introduction on the place of the anthropologist in the study of Eskimo archeology and culture, the author discusses the needs for study: of population size, trends and vital statistics; of social, emotional and other factors affecting their ways of life; of housing, clothing, boats, dog...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Lantis, Margaret
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1954
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66907
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Summary:Following an introduction on the place of the anthropologist in the study of Eskimo archeology and culture, the author discusses the needs for study: of population size, trends and vital statistics; of social, emotional and other factors affecting their ways of life; of housing, clothing, boats, dogs, etc. The effect of the current technological change, of economic change, resettlement, modern health service, Christianity and other elements of white man's culture are also recommended for study.