Product Description: This substantial collection of papers on indigenous astronomical knowledge is quite unequalled in its scope and extent. The authors are drawn from a variety of academic disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, engineering, art history, history of science, history of religion, folklore, and mythology, and bring a variety of academic perspectives to bear upon aspects of celestial knowledge and perception in diverse social contexts from many different parts of the globe...read more

A study by the director of the Center for Archaeoastronomy notes the ecological factor involved in the ruin of the Maya civilization and journeys through the ancient ruins and manuscripts that indicate their destruction of their jungle environment.

Product Description: "For archaeologists, artists, art historians, and all lovers of art, expecially pre-Columbian art." -- Choice"... one of the better general pre-Columbian catalogues to appear in a long time." -- African ArtsMore than 150 examples of Olmec and Maya art are described in detail, discussed, and reproduced in magnificent full-color photographs...read more

Product Description: "For archaeologists, artists, art historians, and all lovers of art, expecially pre-Columbian art." -- Choice"... one of the better general pre-Columbian catalogues to appear in a long time." -- African ArtsMore than 150 examples of Olmec and Maya art are described in detail, discussed, and reproduced in magnificent full-color photographs...read more