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

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

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

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

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