Activity 3.1: Subsistence, Size, and Scale
Types of Societies
Subsistence, Size, and Scale
In this assignment, we will do some data collection. Use the resources below to collect and submit the following information:
1. The four main subsistence strategies described in this chapter: https://pressbooks.pub/perspectives/chapter/subsistence/
2. A detailed description of each subsistence strategy (at least a paragraph). How does each subsistence strategy work? In what types of environments is each subsistence strategy most likely to be practiced? How large are the communities that practice each subsistence strategy?
3. The four levels of socio-cultural integration (also called political organization) identified in this chapter: https://pressbooks.pub/perspectives/chapter/political-anthropology-a-cross-cultural-comparison/
4. A detailed description of each of these four levels of socio-cultural integration (at least a paragraph). What is the size of each type of society? What kinds of features characterize each? What types of subsistence strategies are common in each?