The prehistory of the Northwest Coast / R.G. Matson, Gary Coupland.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matson, R. G. (Richard Ghia), 1944-

Contributor:

Coupland, Gary Graham, 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Northwest Coast of North America--Antiquities.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Northwest Coast of North America--History.

Northwest Coast of North America--Antiquities.

Northwest Coast of North America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Walnut Creek, CA : Left Coast Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume provides a descriptive overview of the cultural complexity on the northwest coast that stretches from northern California to Alaska. Topics covered range from the earliest settlements to the subsequent cultural diversities in Native American populations. Maps, charts, and illustrations further enhance the book's interest and appeal.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Evolution of Cultural Complexity on theNorthwest Coast; 2. The Northwest Coast Cultural Area; 3. History of Archaeological Research; 4. The Initial Colonization of the Northwest Coast; 5. The Emergence of Distinctive Coastal Cultures; 6. The Development of Cultural Complexity; 7. The Achievement of Cultural Complexity; 8. Continuation of the Developed Northwest Coast Pattern; 9. Review of Developments; References; Index

Notes:

First published 2009 by Left Coast Press, Inc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-315-41739-1

1-315-41740-5

1-315-41741-3

1-59874-773-8

9781315417417

OCLC:

711747356