Although the concepts and patterns of ritual varied through time in relation to general sociopolitical transformations and local historical circumstances in anc

This volume explores the ritual life of Mesoamerica's common citizens, inside and outside of the domestic sphere, from Formative through Postclassic periods. Bu

Households are, without question, the most important social units in human society. They are interactive social units whose primary concern is the day-to-day we

"Exploring the intersection of spirituality and materiality, Mesoamerican Ritual Economy will be of interest to all scholars studying how worldview and belief m

In this revised and updated 1993 edition the authors synthesize recent research to provide a comprehensive survey of Mesoamerica.