Maya cultural heritage how archaeologists and indigenous communities engage the past / Patricia A. McAnany.
| Author/creator | McAnany, Patricia Ann |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Archaeology in society series |
| Contents | Part I. Background and the big ideas -- Haunting questions -- Forging nationalism and indenturing labor -- Disciplining the past -- Rethinking business as usual -- Engaging the shadow of "the ancient Maya" -- Part II. Connecting with communities around heritage issues -- Bridges to community partnerships -- The Maya Area Cultural Heritage Initiative (MACHI) -- In their own words -- Talking cultural heritage at school with Sarah M. Rowe -- Performing the past, creating a future with Sarah M. Rowe -- Restoring balance : pathways to heritage without irony. |
| Scope and content | "Sheds light on the varied ways today's Maya communities relate to--and are often distanced from--their deep past, historicizes the role of archaeologists and nations in pre-Columbian heritage, and highlights how grass-roots heritage programs can bridge scientific investigation and local community interests"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: McAnany, Patricia Ann, author. Maya cultural heritage Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016] 9781442241275 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016031038 |
| ISBN | 9781442241282 (electronic) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |