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How the Maya built their world : energetics and ancient architecture / Elliot M. Abrams.

Abrams, Elliot Marc, 1954- (Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0292704615
  • ISBN: 9780292704619
  • ISBN: 0292704623
  • ISBN: 9780292704626
  • Physical Description: xiii, 176 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: Austin : University of Texas Press, 1994.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-168) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
1. Introduction -- 2. Background to Architectural Energetics at Copan -- 3. Maya Architectural Forms -- 4. The Energetics of Construction -- 5. Costs and the Construction Process -- 6. Energetics and the Hierarchy of Social Power -- 7. The Organization of Construction Labor -- 8. Architecture and Economics -- 9. Conclusions -- Appendix A. Costs per Task per Structure -- Appendix B. Reuse Savings.

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Subject:
Copán Site (Honduras)
Maya architecture.
City planning > Honduras.
Mayas > Urban residence.
Mayas > Antiquities.
Honduras > Antiquities.
Antiquities.
City planning.
Honduras.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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