Generalize and describe several overall cultural characteristics of h-g societies, in other words, what they have in common. What do you think accounts for these similarities? What constitutes a cultural characteristic will be better understood when you read the lecture.

Read about Foraging (hunting and gathering) on page 122 in Ch. 6 of the text. Next, read the two articles Eating Christmas in the Kalahari and Eskimo Science. This is an exercise in employing the comparative method. Answer and label each question using the format below.
A. Generalize and describe several overall cultural characteristics of h-g societies, in other words, what they have in common. What do you think accounts for these similarities? What constitutes a cultural characteristic will be better understood when you read the lecture.
B. Now look more closely at the specifics and contrast the two cultures. Discuss what you think accounts for these differences. This requires some thought on your part.

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