| New Perspectives on Human Sacrifice and Ritual Body Treatments in Ancient Maya Society 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Tiesler, Vera (Editor), Cucina, Andrea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387488707 ISBN-13: 9780387488707 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: The central goal of this book is to contribute to the timely discussion and understanding of Maya sacrifice and related posthumous body manipulation. Most school children in the US learn about the Maya and their practices based on their cultural and religious beliefs in their Social Studies classes. But a number of new sites have been discovered, giving an interdisciplinary group of researchers a channel to discuss these acts and their meaning. The editors bring together not only archaeologists but anthropologists, forensic anthropologists, art historians and bioarchaeologists, giving the volume a more complete perspective on these sites and the material culture and biological evidence found there. The field of archaeology is growing to include the physical remains of ritual practice along with the material remains and this book can be seen as an example of who the study of ancient civilizations can be more comprehensive. Additionally, this is an international volume with scholars from the area studied which is becoming more and more important in archaeological research. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Social Science | Death & Dying |
| Dewey: 393.097 |
| LCCN: 2006937450 |
| Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.36" W x 9.3" (1.30 lbs) 332 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines Maya sacrifice and related posthumous body manipulation. The editors bring together an international group of contributors from the area studied: archaeologists as well as anthropologists, forensic anthropologists, art historians and bioarchaeologists. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive perspective on these sites as well as the material culture and biological evidence found there |
