The ancient Maya
Subtitle: new perspectives
By: Heather McKillop.
Series: Understanding ancient civilizations
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 453
Subjects: Mayas -- History; Mayas -- Antiquities; Mayas -- Social life and customs; Mexico -- Antiquities; Central America -- Antiquities
Description: "Of interest to scholars and the general reader alike, The Ancient Maya: New Perspectives brings the controversies that have divided experts on the ancient Maya to a wider audience. The author examines the debates concerning Mayan hieroglyphs, the Maya economy, and the conflicting theories behind the enigmatic collapse of the Maya civilization. The most readable and accessible work in the field, this work brings the general reader up to date with the very latest archaeological evidence."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.