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War Owl Falling - Innovation, Creativity, and Culture Change in Ancient Maya Society (Hardcover): Markus Eberl War Owl Falling - Innovation, Creativity, and Culture Change in Ancient Maya Society (Hardcover)
Markus Eberl; Foreword by Diane Z. Chase, Arlen F. Chase
R2,679 Discovery Miles 26 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on archaeological findings from the Maya lowlands, War Owl Falling shows how innovation and creativity led to social change in ancient societies. Markus Eberl discusses the ways eighth-century Maya (and Maya commoners in particular) reinvented objects and signs that were associated with nobility, including scepters, ceramic vessels, ballgame equipment, and the symbol of the owl. These inventions, he argues, reflect assertions of independence and a redistribution of power that contributed to the Maya collapse in the Late Classic period. Eberl emphasizes that individual decision-making - the ability to imagine alternate worlds and to act on that vision - plays a large role in changing social structure over time. Pinpointing where and when these Maya inventions emerged, how individuals adopted them and why, War Owl Falling connects technological and social change in a novel way.

Archaeological Ethics (Paperback, Second Edition): Karen D. Vitelli, Chip Colwell-chanthaphonh Archaeological Ethics (Paperback, Second Edition)
Karen D. Vitelli, Chip Colwell-chanthaphonh; Contributions by Roger Atwood, Michael Bawya, Maria Braden, …
R1,413 Discovery Miles 14 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second edition of Archaeological Ethics is an invitation to an ongoing and lively discussion on ethics. In addition to topics such as looting, reburial and repatriation, relations with native peoples, and professional conduct, Vitelli and Colwell-Chanthaphonh have responded to current events and news stories. Twenty-one new articles expand this ongoing discussion into the realm of intellectual property, public outreach, archaeotourism, academic freedom, archaeological concerns in times of war, and conflicting values. These compelling articles, from Archaeology Magazine, American Archaeology, and Expedition are written for a general audience and provide a fascinating introduction to the issues faced every day in archaeological practice. The article summaries, discussion and research questions, and suggestions for further reading-particularly helpful given the vast increase in related literature over the last decade-serve as excellent teaching aids and make this volume ideal for classroom use.

Mesoamerican Elites - An Archaeological Assessment (Paperback): Diane Z. Chase, Arlen F. Chase Mesoamerican Elites - An Archaeological Assessment (Paperback)
Diane Z. Chase, Arlen F. Chase
R973 Discovery Miles 9 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In "Mesoamerican Elites," Diane Z. Chase and Arlen F. Chase present a wide variety of essays, all of which evaluate current archaeological knowledge of the privileged ruling classes, or elites, in Mesoamerica. Some experts argue that Mesoamerican societies consisted only of elites and peasants, while others argue that considerable intermediate social levels also existed. In light of such diverse opinions, this volume addresses problems in the interpretation of archaeological evidence regarding ancient Mesoamerican social structure.

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