"Ancient Maya Political Economies examines variation in systems of economic production and exchange and how these systems supported the power networks that integrated Maya society. Chapters in this book take a hard look at existing models of elite exchange and tribute and address the difficult question of how the flow of utilitarian goods supported Maya kingdoms and their ruling classes. Using models originally developed by William L. Ra ..."
"Twenty-three of the most influential essays by leading scholars are brought together in this Reader, revealing the rich variety of cultures and societies that existed in ancient Mesoamerica. Expert editorial introductions explain the context and significance of the contributions, and extensive bibliographies facilitate further research. This illustrated volume includes the results of the most up-to-date research on a wide range of socia ..."
In the Realm of Nachan Kan(1st Edition) Postclassic Maya Archaeology at Laguna De On, Belize (Mesoamerican Worlds) by MarilynA. Masson Hardcover, 280 Pages, Published 2001 by University Press Of Colorado ISBN-13: 978-0-87081-567-6, ISBN: 0-87081-567-9