Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos

Download or read book Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos written by Arthur A. Joyce and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos: Ancient Peoples of Southern Mexico examines the origins, history, and interrelationships of the civilizations that arose and flourished in Oaxaca. Provides an up-to-date summary of the current state of research findings and archaeological evidence Uses contemporary social theory to address many key problems relating to archaeology of the Americas, including the dynamics of social life and the rise and fall of civilizations Adds clarity to ongoing debates over cultural change and interregional interactions in ancient Mesoamerican societies Supplemented with compelling illustrations, photographs, and line drawings of various archaeological sites and artifacts