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The Oxford handbook of Mesoamerican archaeology
Unique among recent works, this title brings together in a single volume article-length regional syntheses and topical overviews written by active scholars in the field of Mesoamerican archaeology.
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The political economy of hazards and disasters
Throughout history, societies have had to decide whom to \"sacrifice\" and whom to help in times of disaster. This volume examines how elite groups attempt to maintain power through the use of particular economic, political, and ideological instruments and how both ruling elites and common people endeavor to create meaningful traditions while enduring hardship.The Political Economy of Hazards and Disasters demonstrates how vulnerability is economically constructed, primary producers adapt their production regimes, how traders and merchants adapt their practices, and how political economic objectives play out in recovery efforts.
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Beyond Collapse
The Maya.The Romans.The great dynasties of ancient China.It is generally believed that these once mighty empires eventually crumbled and disappeared.A recent trend in archaeology, however, focusing on what happened during and after the decline of once powerful societies has found social resilience and transformation instead of collapse.
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