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Norris, William P. – Urban Anthropology and Studies of Cultural Systems and World Economic Development, 1988
Compares the survival strategies of low-income urban households in a squatter settlement in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil with those of such households in other regions. Suggests, uses, and criticizes a simple additive model of survival household activities. Identifies important factors that emerge, and suggests issues for further research. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Daily Living Skills, Economic Climate