Monte Alban

Settlement Patterns at the Ancient Zapotec Capital

AvRichard E. Blanton

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

This book traces the history of past human settlement, over a period of two thousand years, in one of Mesoamerica’s most important early cities. In his new prologue, Richard Blanton discusses the genesis and background of the project, its impact on the development of urban archaeology, and the changes it stimulated in how archaeologists think about the Mesoamerican past. Originally published in 1978 by Academic Press.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-12-31
Mått:188 x 226 x 34 mm
Vikt:827 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Foundations of Archaeology
Antal sidor:484
Förlag:Eliot Werner Publications Inc
ISBN:9780971958791

Utforska kategorier

Amerikas historia inom Historia och arkeologi
Arkeologi inom Historia och arkeologi

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Richard E. Blanton, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

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'We have [Blanton] and his colleagues to thank for some exceedingly enlightening information about the development of an early complex society. . . . His volume . . . is a significant contribution to our knowledge and a stimulus to the discussion of important ideas.' (Robert D. Drennan, Reviews in Anthropology) 'Blanton presents a detailed reconstruction of the origin, growth, and ultimate decay of this major pre-Columbian urban center. . . . The descriptions of the main plaza and the various site divisions are a masterly piece of archaeological reporting.' (William T. Sanders and Robert S. Santley, Science) '[A] major study on the overall settlement form, function, and the changes therein through time for one of the greatest of Mesoamerican pre-Columbian centers. . . . The work provides a data base for many fascinating questions.' (Gordon R. Willey, Hispanic American Historical Review)

Innehållsförteckning

Prologue to the Percheron Press Edition Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Origins of Monte Albán Chapter 3. Periods Late I and II Chapter 4. Monte Albán in Periods IIIa and IIIb–IV Chapter 5. Monte Albán From Its Collapse Through Period V Chapter 6. Concluding Comments Appendices References Index