Irrigation and Community in the Central Peruvian Highlands
- 1 March 1976
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in American Anthropologist
- Vol. 78 (1) , 25-44
- https://doi.org/10.1525/aa.1976.78.1.02a00030
Abstract
Irrigation in Quinua is an adaptation of high altitude agriculture, and its regulation and celebration are significant aspects of the political and ritual life of the community. Comparative data suggest that similar relationships are widespread in Peru. The information from Quinua is used to illuminate the water needs of Huari, an important archaeological site located in the community. The significance of the data for the hydraulic hypothesis of Wittfogel and Steward is discussed.Keywords
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