1.Describe the Tsembaga system of agriculture. What types of crops do they plant? What is the nature of the Tsembaga gardens—how technically are they planted? Where are they planted? How are they harvested? What portion of the diet to crops make up in the Tsembaga diet?
2.Roy Rappaport reports that from a purely energetic standpoint the raising of pigs by the Tsembaga make little sense? What roles then do pigs play in the diet of these people? Why are pigs important socially? (be detailed)
3.According to Rappaport mature “natural” ecosystems are inherently stable whereas those created by humans are the exact opposite. Explain Rappaport’s reasoning in regards to the matter.
4.Explain what you believe Rappaport means by the term “ecological imperialism.”
