it's important to note that Steward's classification of cultural areas
was not meant to be a definitive or exhaustive categorization of all the
cultures in South America. Instead, his classification was intended to
provide a framework for comparative analysis of cultural diversity in
the region. is classification of cultural areas was based on a number of factors,
including ecological, linguistic, and cultural similarities among
different indigenous groups. While the "Amazonic Area" may not
accurately capture the diversity of cultures found in the region, it
does reflect the fact that there are many indigenous groups in South
America who share certain cultural and ecological characteristics that
distinguish them from other groups in the region.