Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers

An enduring frontier in the Caledon Valley, South Africa

£29.00
Author:
Carolyn  R. Thorp
Publication Year:
2000
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781841710617
Paperback:
104pp, Includes 34 figures and maps
Sub-series name:
Cambridge Monographs in African Archaeology, 50
ISBN 10:
184171061X
BAR number:
S860
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Description

The book investigates the effects on huter-gatherers of a hypothesised frontier with agriculturalists in the Caledon Valley. The frontier hypothesis was based on previous Iron Age research, whereas tha presence of hunter-gatherers was noted from historical sources. The study examines the social aspect of mixing huter-gatherers and agriculturalists, by focusing on the mechanisms involved in long-standng co-operative relationships. Exchange relationships and clientship are explored.