Daily Life in Maya Civilization
2nd Edition
Published on 14. May 2009
304 pages
978-0-313-35130-3 (ISBN)
Description
Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Narrative chapters describe Mayan political life, economy, social structure, religion, writing, warfare, and scientific methods. Readers will explore the Mayan calendar, counting system, hunting and gathering methods, language, and family roles and relationships. A revised and expanded edition based on the latest archaeological research, this volume offers new interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions, and shows how the Maya adapted to their environment and preserved their culture and language over thousands of years. Over 60 photos and illustrations, several of new archaeological sites, enhance the material, and an expanded resource center bibliography includes web sites and DVDs for further study. The closing chapter discusses what Maya civilization means for us today and what we can learn from Maya achievements and failures. A first-stop reference source for any student of Latin American and Native American history and culture.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Illustrations
69 bw illus
File size
5,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-313-35130-3 (9780313351303)
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Robert J. Sharer
Daily Life in Maya Civilization
Book
05/2009
2nd Edition
Greenwood Press
€74.30
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Person
Robert J. Sharer is Sally and Alvin Shoemaker Professor in Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Content
Illustrations
Preface
Names, Pronunciations, and Abbreviations
Chronology of Maya Civilization
1. The Maya of Past and Present
2. Understanding the Maya Past
3. The Foundations of Maya Civilization
4. Early Maya Civilization
5. Middle Maya Civilization
6. Transformations in Maya Civilization
7. Late Maya Civilization
8. Maya Economy
9. Maya Society
10. Maya Government
11. Maya Religion
12. Maya Writing and Calendars
13. The Meaning of Maya Civilization
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Names, Pronunciations, and Abbreviations
Chronology of Maya Civilization
1. The Maya of Past and Present
2. Understanding the Maya Past
3. The Foundations of Maya Civilization
4. Early Maya Civilization
5. Middle Maya Civilization
6. Transformations in Maya Civilization
7. Late Maya Civilization
8. Maya Economy
9. Maya Society
10. Maya Government
11. Maya Religion
12. Maya Writing and Calendars
13. The Meaning of Maya Civilization
Bibliography
Index
