Ancient Maya: The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest Civilization

by Arthur Demarest

Book Overview

Arthur Demarest brings the lost civilization of Maya to life by applying a holistic view to the most recently discovered archaeological evidence. His theoretical interpretation simultaneously emphasizes the brilliant rain forest adaptations of the ancient Maya and the Native American spirituality that permeated all aspects of their daily life. Drawing on data from the latest significant archaeological research in Central America, this new study appeals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521533902
• ISBN13: 9780521533904
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 389 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"