The economy of the Batek of Malaysia: Annual and historical perspectives
| Title | The economy of the Batek of Malaysia: Annual and historical perspectives |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1984 |
| Authors | Endicott, K |
| Journal | Research in Economic Anthropology |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pagination | 29-52 |
| Date Published | 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Call Number | GN448.R28 |
| Keywords | agriculture; aquatic resources; Batek; Batek De'; economic anthropology; economics; fishing; gathering; hunter-gatherer; hunting; Kelantan; Lebir River; Malaysia; peasants; rattan trading; Semang; trading |
| Abstract | This paper describes and provides an analyses of the economy of one Semang group, the Batek De' of Kelantan. The paper focuses on the variation in economic activity, both seasonally and historically (since 1875), and attempt to determine the principles that govern these variations. Also, an attempt to explain why the Batek follow a hunter-gather lifeway rather than another possible way of life (i.e., swidden) is made. |
| ISSN | 0-89232-357-4; 0190-1281 |
| Short Title | The economy of the Batek of Malaysia |
