The structures of Chaco Canyon, built by native peoples between AD 850 and 1130, are among the most compelling ancient monuments on earth. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, these magnificent ruins are consistently featured in scholarly books and popular media. Yet, like Chaco itself, these buildings are anomalous in Southwestern archaeology and much debated.
In a century of study, our understanding and means of approaching these ruins have grown considerably. Important tree-ring dating, GIS research, and computer imaging point to the need for a new volume on Chaco architecture that unifies older information with the new.
The chapters in this volume focus on Chaco Great Houses and consider three overlapping themes: studies of technology and building types, analyses of architectural change, and readings of the built environment. To aid reconsideration there are over 150 maps, floor plans, elevations, and photos, including a number of color illustrations.
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"The Architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico is a work of superb scholarship and a highly recommended contribution to any academic library's Native American Studies and pre-Columbian archaeology studies reference collections."--Midwest Book Review
"This volume gives new insights and perspectives that bring us much closer to the answers than ever before."—American Archaeology
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Stephen H. Lekson is associate professor of anthropology and curator of anthropology, Museum of Natural History, University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Stephen H. Lekson is Curator and Professor of Anthropology at the Museum of Natural History, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. He received his PhD from the University of New Mexico. Lekson directed more than 40 archaeological projects throughout the U.S. Southwest, mainly in the Mimbres and Four Corners areas. Recent projects include Pinnacle Ruin in southern New Mexico (2000-2008), Chimney Rock great house in southern Colorado (2009) and on-going analysis of the Yellow Jacket site in the Mesa Verde area. He was Editor of "Kiva" (the professional journal of southwestern archaeology, 2006-2011), and he is a Contributing Editor for "Archaeology" magazine. Lekson's publications include a dozen books, many chapters in edited volumes, and articles in professional journals and popular magazines. Most recently: "A History of the Ancient Southwest" (SAR Press, 2009), "The Architecture of Chaco Canyon" (University of Utah Press, 2007); "The Archaeology of Chaco Canyon" (SAR Press, 2006); and "Archaeology of the Mimbres Region" (British Archaeological Reports, 2006). His book-in-progress, "The Southwest in the World," is appearing as draft sections online (http://stevelekson.com/). Lekson is married to Dr. Catherine Cameron, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Colorado.
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Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited,
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This review is from: The Architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (Chaco Canyon Series) (Hardcover)
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by Stephen H. Lekson (Professor of Anthropology and Curator of Anthropology, Museum of natural History, University of Colorado--Boulder), "The Architecture Of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico" focuses upon the Native American structures of Chaco Canyon built between AD 850 and 1130. These magnificent ruins are numbered upon the most compelling buildings constructing in the pre-Columbian world of North America. The various contributors concentrate on the Chaco Great Houses in terms of three overlapping themes: studies of technology and building types employed by the ancients; analyses of architectural change; and readings of the built environment. Informed and informative, the text is enhanced throughout with the inclusion of more than 150 maps, floor plans, elevations, and photographs (both black-and-white as well as color). "The Architecture Of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico" is a work of superb scholarship and a highly recommended contribution to any academic library's Native American Studies and Pre-Columbian Archaeology Studies reference collections.
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Good text book on Chaco Canyon,
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I, along with my daughter who is a successful New York City architect, have long been fascinated with Chaco Canyon. Being native New Mexicans it's easy for us to visit the park when she is home to visit. This book is a great reference addition to my library and very helpful in the studies of this wonderful mystery.
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