Humans develop ways of doing things that are compatible with
the resources they have available to them within the various
habitats in which they live.
-A world wide transition from an economy based on manual
labor and draft animals toward one based on machines was set by the
industrial revolution, which they transformed manufacturing, agriculture,
mining, and transportation. These changes led to large scale social
organizations but not necessarily improving overall conditions. Two negatives
are the of a machine technology energized by fossil fuel burning that leads to
environmental pollution and global warming. Adaptations is the process organisms undergo to achieve a beneficial
adjustment to a particular environment. The process of adaptation establishes balance between the needs of population and the potential of its environment. Before domestication of food plants and animals, all people
supported themselves through food foraging 9hunting, fishing, and gathering
wild plant foods). Food foragers had the earth to themselves they had their
pick of the best environments. Farming along with some industrial areas began
to interfere with their cultures. Foragers were then edged out of traditional
habitats with these expanding groups.
-Hunters and butchering are almost a universal occupation.
Its more masculine while females tend to take on more of the roles of foraging
societies and focus more on processing plant foods, as well as other domestic
chores. Foragers have it no easier than the hunters. Some walk 12
miles a days two or three times a week.
-At first I would've said that the hunters might seem healthier for both looking more active and because of the progress they have made through the years when it comes to the development they have made. But foragers have also made a strong case by showing that their jobs are just as difficult. They have also made progress with both growing and plant food and animals. A big negative would be certain chemicals now used to help grow them faster. Both show progress and development, even if they are not always positive.
-Our capacity to adapt makes out species unique.
Interesting discussion but missing some of the required points, including the discussion on trade.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your highlighting of the costs and benefits of the two subsistence methods. You need to consider cultures other than our modern westernized ones who don't use our modern technological tools and techniques. For example, think about the early development of agricultural methods 10,000 years ago and what might have provided the incentive to switch to agriculture from foraging?
Does difficult automatically mean less healthy? How do you define a healthy diet? How do the studies define it?
I agree with your comment about the negative side of agriculture society and the chemicals they use on the food supply. Progress is not always positive.
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