"The Aboriginal Population of the North Coast of California" by Sherburne Friend Cook is a mid-20th century scientific study examining the Native American tribes of Northwestern California, including the Yurok and Wiyot. The main goal is to provide a more accurate assessment of the population sizes of these groups, arguing that earlier accounts significantly underestimated the numbers. It begins by defining the geographical area of study, stretching from the Oregon border to San Francisco Bay, and then challenges previous population estimates by pointing out the problems with relying on potentially inaccurate historical information. The study sets out to carefully gather data from different sources to create a better understanding of the population of each tribe, starting the investigation with an in-depth look at the Yurok people.
The Aboriginal Population of the North Coast of California
By Sherburne Friend Cook
Journey to California's North Coast where a scholar seeks to unveil lost populations and rewrite history through careful research and a challenge to past assumptions.
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About the AuthorSherburne Friend Cook (1896-1974) was an American physiologist and demographist, who served as professor and chairman of the department of physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He was notable as a pioneer in population studies of the native peoples of North America and Mesoamerica and in field methods and quantitative analysis in archaeology.
Sherburne Friend Cook (1896-1974) was an American physiologist and demographist, who served as professor and chairman of the department of physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He was notable as a pioneer in population studies of the native peoples of North America and Mesoamerica and in field methods and quantitative analysis in archaeology.
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