Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment [Hardcover]

Diane Z. Chase (Author), Arlen F. Chase (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1992

In Mesoamerican Elites, Diane Z. Chase and Arlen F. Chase present a wide variety of essays, all of which evaluate current archaeological knowledge of the privileged ruling classes, or elites, in Mesoamerica. Some experts argue that Mesoamerican societies consisted only of elites and peasants, while others argue that considerable intermediate social levels also existed. In light of such diverse opinions, this volume addresses problems in the interpretation of archaeological evidence regarding ancient Mesoamerican social structure.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Diane Z. Chase is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida. Chase is codirector of the Caracol Project in Belize, running one of the largest ongoing archaeological investigations in Mesoamerica.

Arlen F. Chase is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida. Chase is codirector of the Caracol Project in Belize, running one of the largest ongoing archaeological investigations in Mesoamerica.

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--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 392 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr; 1St Edition edition (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806123710
• ISBN-13: 978-0806123714
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,362,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)