Ancient Maya: The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest Civilization

Arthur Demarest brings the lost civilization of Maya to life by applying a holistic view to the most recently discovered archaeological evidence. His theoretical interpretation simultaneously emphasizes the brilliant rain forest adaptations of the ancient Maya and the Native American spirituality that permeated all aspects of their daily life. Drawing on data from the latest significant archaeological research in Central America, this new study appeals to those interested in the ecological bases of civilization, the function of the state and the causes of the collapse of civilizations.

Author: Arthur Demarest
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/10/2005
Pages: 389
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780521533904
ISBN10: 0521533902
BISAC Categories:
- History | Latin America | Central America
- Social Science | Archaeology
- History | Indigenous Peoples of the Americas