This research is proposed under the Small Grants for Exploratory Research program and focusses on the environmental and cultural determinants of human fertility. It is becoming increasingly apparent that many variables such as subsistence behavior greatly affect fertility and demography and that cross-cultural studies are of major significance in teasing apart the factors involved. The primary objective is to assess the feasibility of a full scale project concerning the reproductive ecology of three native groups in South India. The three groups involved would allow the comparison of groups living in the same physical environment but practicing different subsistence patterns as well as the responses to culture change. The investigator needs to assess the verbal and written reports as to the subsistence adaptations in these populations and to verify that these three groups will allow the appropriate comparisons.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9221426
Program Officer
Jonathan S. Friedlaender
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-08-15
Budget End
1994-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$2,750
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802