Title: Sociétés des Andes
First published: 1995
Description: "Structured overview of Andean civilization since 12,000 B.C.E. describes Incas in terms of myth, cosmology, political and economic organization, and technology. Colonial history includes sections on ayllus, kurakas, identity, tribute, and haciendas. One-half of the book deals with modern history, including agrarian reforms of the 1960s-70s, development of the state, and Andean culture"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Subjects: Indians of South America, Politics and government, Social life and customs, Ethnic identity, Indian cosmology, Antiquities, Civilization, Indian mythology
Places: Andes Region
LC classification: F2212 .M27 1995