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The Technology of Maya Civilization: Political Economy Amd Beyond in Lithic Studies (Approaches to Anthropological Archaeology) - Softcover

Hruby, Zachary X.; Braswell, Geoffrey E.; Chinchilla Mazariegos, Oswaldo

 
9780367872274: The Technology of Maya Civilization: Political Economy Amd Beyond in Lithic Studies (Approaches to Anthropological Archaeology)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0367872277 ISBN 13: 9780367872274
Publisher: Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

The ancient Maya shaped their world with stone tools. Lithic artifacts helped create the cityscape and were central to warfare and hunting, craft activities, cooking, and ritual performance. 'The Technology of Maya Civilization' examines Maya lithic artefacts made of chert, obsidian, silicified limestone, and jade to explore the relationship between ancient civilizations and natural resources. The volume presents case studies of archaeological sites in Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The analysis draws on innovative anthropological theory to argue that stone artefacts were not merely cultural products but tools that reproduced, modified, and created the fabric of society.

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About the Author

Zachary X. Hruby is an Instructor in the Department of Anthropology, Humboldt State University, California.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367872277
ISBN 13 
9780367872274
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224