The A to Z of ancient Mesoamerica / Joel W. Palka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palka, Joel W., 1962-

Contributor:

Palka, Joel W., 1962-

Series:

A to Z guides ; 140.

The A to Z guide series ; no. 140

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of Central America--Antiquities--Dictionaries.

Indians of Central America.

Indians of Mexico--Antiquities--Directories.

Indians of Mexico.

Central America--Antiquities--Dictionaries.

Central America.

Mexico--Antiquities--Dictionaries.

Mexico.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Scarecrow Press, 2010, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The A to Z of Ancient Mesoamerica covers some of the major discoveries throughout ancient Mesoamerica from the last 100 years. The results of previous and continuing research and explorations, plus recent interpretations of ancient cultures and new work at archaeological sites in Mesoamerica are summarized here. Included in this volume are information and insights on archaeological sites, material culture, social and economic organization, religion and belief systems, and the social history of ancient Mesoamerica. The entries contain geographical, chronological, historical, and interpre

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Preface; Map of Mesoamerica; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix: Research Institutions; Bibliography; About the Author

Notes:

Originally published as the Historical dictionary of Ancient Mesoamerica in 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-197).

Related Work:

Palka, Joel W., 1962- Historical dictionary of ancient Mesoamerica.

ISBN:

979-82-16-21447-2

1-4616-7173-6

OCLC:

854970958