Crucible of pueblos
Subtitle: the early Pueblo period in the northern southwest
By: edited by Richard H. Wilshusen, Gregson Schachner and James R. Allison
Series: Cotsen institute of archaeology press monographs : contributions in field research and current issues in archaeological method and theory   monograph 71
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Los Angeles
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781931745956
Subjects: Pueblo Indians; Migrations; Antiquities; Pueblo architecture; Population
Description: Archaeologists are increasingly recognizing the early Pueblo period as a major social and demographic transition in Southwest history. This book is the first comprehensive summary of population growth and migration, the materialization of early villages, cultural diversity, relations of social power, and the emergence of early great houses during the Pueblo period. It also explores the dynamics of social identity, power, and gender during this time of rapid change. With contributions by 25 of the leading archaeologists working in the Southwest, this important volume offers new insights about the origins of villages and examines how the study of the early Pueblo period contributes to an anthropological understanding of Southwest history and early farming societies throughout the world. -- Publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.