War owl falling : innovation, creativity, and culture change in ancient Maya society / Markus Eberl ; forward by Arlen F. Chase and Diane Z. Chase, series editors.
| Author/creator | Eberl, Markus author. |
| Other author | Chase, Arlen F. (Arlen Frank), 1953- author of introduction, etc. |
| Other author | Chase, Diane Z. author of introduction, etc. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2017] |
| Description | xv, 290 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Maya studies Maya studies. ^A522660 |
| Contents | Flower Mountain revealed : innovation and social change in ancient societies -- Wings for hummingbirds to fly with : creativity as a play of symbols -- Itzamnaaj's court : creativity embedded in social opportunity structures -- Bleibt alles anders : modeling invention -- A ruler just like me : status, power, and innovation -- Stillman wanders, Babel rises : innovation's impact on structures -- Names of the owl : exploring creativity and innovation. |
| Abstract | Unlike earlier geometric decorations, the war owls and other eighth-century motifs relate to Classic Maya art and writing. Eberl probes their meaning by comparing where they occur and by situating them in social structures that circumscribe individual action. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-277) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2017016670 |
| ISBN | 9780813056555 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0813056551 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F1435 .E24 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |