Vertical Organization of production
Channel: Carlos Molina-Vital
Date: 14/09/2020

In his video we will examine the role of different ecological zones distributed through altitudes in the economic organization of Andean societies. Following the groundbreaking theory of Anthropologist John Murra of Andean states extending through discontinuous enclaves, we will compare how Andean societies are different from European ones in the way trade plays a role in satisfying the needs of the population. Finally, following Buren (1996), some criticisms are offered to Murra's basic claims.