Problems of Human Ecology in the North American Arctic

Abstract

Following an introduction on the place of the anthropologist in the study of Eskimo archeology and culture, the author discusses the needs for study: of population size, trends and vital statistics; of social, emotional and other factors affecting their ways of life; of housing, clothing, boats, dogs, etc. The effect of the current technological change, of economic change, resettlement, modern health service, Christianity and other elements of white man's culture are also recommended for study.