Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica write by Christopher Pool. This book was released on 2007-02-26. Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica offers the most thorough and up-to-date book-length treatment of Olmec society and culture available.
Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica
Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica write by Christopher Pool. This book was released on 2007-02-26. Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Between 1500 and 500 BC the Olmecs flourished in the tropical lowlands of Mexico's Gulf Coast, creating the most complex of Mesoamerica's early societies and its first monumental art. Emphasising the strategies of political leaders and the environmental and social diversity within the Olmec region, this up-to-date and comprehensive study describes the history of Olmec research, synthesises recent scholarship on the ecology, economy, socio-political organisation and ideology of Olmec society, and evaluates current debates over the influence of the Olmecs on their contemporaries and their contributions to later Mesoamerican civilisations.
The Archaeology of Mesoamerican Animals
The Archaeology of Mesoamerican Animals - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Archaeology of Mesoamerican Animals write by Kitty F. Emery. This book was released on 2013-11-15. The Archaeology of Mesoamerican Animals available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Recognition of the role of animals in ancient diet, economy, politics, and ritual is vital to understanding ancient cultures fully, while following the clues available from animal remains in reconstructing environments is vital to understanding the ancient relationship between humans and the world around them. In response to the growing interest in the field of zooarchaeology, this volume presents current research from across the many cultures and regions of Mesoamerica, dealing specifically with the most current issues in zooarchaeological literature. Geographically, the essays collected here index the different aspects of animal use by the indigenous populations of the entire area between the northern borders of Mexico and the southern borders of lower Central America. This includes such diverse cultures as the north Mexican hunter-gatherers, the Olmec, Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Central American Indians. The time frame of the volume extends from the earliest human occupation, the Preclassic, Classic, Postclassic, and Colonial manifestations, to recent times. The book's chapters, written by experts in the field of Mesoamerican zooarchaeology, provide important general background on the domestic and ritual use of animals in early and classic Mesoamerica and Central America, but deal also with special aspects of human-animal relationships such as early domestication and symbolism of animals, and important yet otherwise poorly represented aspects of taphonomy and zooarchaeological methodology. Spanish-language version also available (ISBN 978-1-937040-12-3).
Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico
Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico write by National Gallery of Art (U.S.). This book was released on 1996. Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Fourteen Olmec specialists discuss not only the works of art but also the many recent finds, that provide insights into Mexico's most ancient culture, as well as its cultural history, cosmology, and daily life. Colour photos. Quarto.
Mesoamerican Archaeology
Mesoamerican Archaeology - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Mesoamerican Archaeology write by Lisa Overholtzer. This book was released on 2021-02-22. Mesoamerican Archaeology available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A unique and wide-ranging introduction to the major prehispanic and colonial societies of Mexico and Central America, featuring new and revised material throughout Mesoamerican Archaeology: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, provides readers with a diverse and well-balanced view of the archaeology of the indigenous societies of Mexico and Central America, helping students better understand key concepts and engage with contemporary debates and issues within the field. The fully updated second edition incorporates contemporary research that reflects new approaches and trends in Mesoamerican archaeology. New and revised chapters from first-time and returning authors cover the archaeology of Mesoamerican cultural history, from the early Gulf Coast Olmec, to the Classic and Postclassic Maya, to the cultures of Oaxaca and Central Mexico before and after colonization. Presenting a wide range of approaches that illustrate political, socio-economic, and symbolic interpretations, this textbook: Encourages students to consider diverse ways of thinking about Mesoamerica: as a linguistic area, as a geographic region, and as a network of communities of practice Represents a wide spectrum of perspectives and approaches to Mesoamerican archaeology, including coverage of the Postclassic and Colonial periods Enables readers to think critically about how explanations of the past are produced, verified, and debated Includes accessible introductory material to ensure that students and non-specialists understand the chronological and geographic frameworks of the Mesoamerican tradition Discusses recent developments in the contemporary theory and practice of Mesoamerican archaeology Presents new and original research by a team of internationally recognized contributors Mesoamerican Archaeology: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, is ideal for use in undergraduate courses on the archaeology of Mexico and Central America, as well as for broader courses on the archaeology of the Americas.
