A Culture of Stone: Inka Perspectives on Rock
“Art historian Dean has provided perhaps the best interpretation of how theInkas saw their environment, particularly their lithic one, and how this motivated their actions. . . . Her judicious use of historical documents, combined with thoughtful and critical analysis of contemporary Andean concepts that appear rooted in their pre-Hispanic ancestry, provides a new and refreshing perspective for understanding the Inkas’ culture of stone.” - Michael Malpass,Comparative Studies in Society and History