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The new archaeology and the ancient Maya / Jeremy A. Sabloff.

Sabloff, Jeremy A. (Author).

Summary:

Using high-tech equipment, chemical analyses and sampling strategies, archaeologists are learning more about how and why cultures change. Using the study of the Maya as a test case, this book shows how the transformation of archaeology has brought new understanding of past civilizations. -- Amazon

Record details

  • ISBN: 0716750546
  • ISBN: 9780716750543
  • ISBN: 071676007X
  • ISBN: 9780716760078
  • Physical Description: xii, 193 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Scientific American Library : ©1994.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Scientific American Library paperback"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-186).
Formatted Contents Note:
The growth of modern scientific archaeology -- The traditional model of ancient Maya civilization -- New views of the Classic Maya -- New views of the Preclassic and Postclassic Maya -- The emergence of a new model -- Archaeology and the modern world.
Subject:
Mayas > Antiquities.
Archaeology > Methodology.
Archaeology > Philosophy.
Mexico > Antiquities.
Central America > Antiquities.
Antiquities.
Central America.
Mexico.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lummi Library F 1435 .S23 1994 02234373 Stacks Available -