The Cloud People by Joyce Marcus
A case study in the divergent evolution of Mexico's Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations, this collection has become a basic resource in the literature of Mesoamerican prehistory and has been widely cited by scholars working on divergent evolution in other parts of the world. Originally published by Academic Press in 1983, a new introduction by the editors updates the volume in terms of discoveries made during the subsequent two decades.
'Brilliantly synthesizes the rich, diachronic record of prehispanic Oaxaca, Mexico, from the region’s first inhabitants to the Spanish conquestThe Cloud People remains a classic, a cornerstone of any library with an interest in ancient Mexico or social evolution.' (Gary M. Feinman, The Field Museum)
'The Cloud People revolutionized the world of Oaxacan archaeology. This classic in the literature of Mesoamerican prehistory is the major resource on Oaxacan prehistory and should be present on the bookshelves of everyone interested in prehispanic Mesoamerica.' (David C. Grove, University of Illinois at Urbana)
'The Cloud People represents an outstanding example of the power of an integrated historical anthropology. Flannery and Marcus’s use of a phylogenetic approach directly and positively influenced my own work in Oceania and should appeal to anyone who is interested in the holistic methods of historical anthropology. It remains a classic in the field.' (Patrick V. Kirch, University of California at Berkeley)
'In the two decades since The Cloud People was first published, it has not lost any of its luster or importance for the field of archaeology. A highly useful and stimulating exemplar of the key role that regional archaeological studies can play in elucidating the historic background of modern cultural differences.' (Jeremy A. Sabloff, University of Pennsylvania)
'The Cloud People is a ‘classic’ text in that it effectively captures the spirit of its times. In its enduring power to stimulate thought and debate, however, this volume is timeless.' (Edward Schortman, Kenyon College)
'The collection of innovative papers in the superbly edited and beautifully illustrated Cloud People makes this volume essential for Mesoamerican scholars and interested students wishing to understand the origins and evolution of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations of Oaxaca.' (Evon Z. Vogt, Harvard University)
Kent V. Flannery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Joyce Marcus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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| ISBN 13 | 9780971958746 |
| ISBN 10 | 0971958742 |
| Title | The Cloud People |
| Author | Joyce Marcus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Eliot Werner Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2003-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 426 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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