The prehistory of the Tuxtlas / Robert S. Santley.

Author/creator Santley, Robert S.
Format Book
Publication InfoAlbuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2007.
Descriptionxiv, 258 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Indians of Mexico--Mexico. --Tuxtlas Region. --Antiquities.
Indians of Mexico--Implements. --Mexico. --Tuxtlas Region.
Indian pottery--Mexico. --Tuxtlas Region.
Obsidian--Mexico. --Tuxtlas Region.
Obsidian implements--Mexico. --Tuxtlas Region.
Tuxtlas Region (Mexico)--Antiquities.
Tuxtlas Region (Mexico)--History.

Contents Introduction -- The contemporary setting, natural environment, and geologic history of the Tuxtlas -- The culture history of the Tuxtlas -- Classic period ceramics production and distribution -- Classic period obsidian production and distribution -- Teotihuacán, Matacapan, and the Tuxtlas -- The classic period political economy of the Tuxtlas -- The rise and demise of complex society in the Tuxtlas -- Summary and conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 228-248) and index.
LCCN 2006101987
ISBN9780826340696 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0826340695 (cloth : alk. paper)