Dec 05, 2024  
2018-19 College of Liberal Arts 
    
2018-19 College of Liberal Arts [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ANT 219 - Cultures of the Amazon


Study of indigenous groups and caboclos (or riberinhos) in the tropical lowlands of South America. Examines the ecology of the region and human adaptations to the various ecosystems there during pre-historical, historical, and contemporary periods. Also examines ways in which traditional caboclo and indigenous adaptations can assist scientists and policy makers in developing strategies to use resources more sustainably in tropical Latin America.



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