Political authority contains an inherent contradiction. Rulers must reinforce social inequality and bolster their own unique position at the top of the sociopol
An exploration of the understudied sculpture of the Maya frontier.
This book explores material culture and human adaptations to nature over time, with a focus on ceramics. The author also explores the role of ethnoarchaeology a
Proceedings of the conference "The Origins of Maya States," held in Philadelphia, April 10-13, 2007.
Tap water enables the development of cities in locations with insufficient natural resources to support such populations. For the last 200 years, New York City
