Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos: Ancient Peoples of Southern Mexico

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  Provides an up-to-date summary of the current state of research findings and archaeological evidence

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  Uses contemporary social theory to address many key problems relating to archaeology of the Americas, including the dynamics of social life and the rise and fall of civilizations

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  Adds clarity to ongoing debates over cultural change and interregional interactions in ancient Mesoamerican societies

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  Supplemented with compelling illustrations, photographs, and line drawings of various archaeological sites and artifacts

Keywords: Mesoamerica, ancient civilization, Latin America, Oaxaca, Mixtec, Zapotec, Chatino