Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes: Tiwanaku Cities through Time by John Wa

Description: Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes by John Wayne Janusek The result of ten years of work, this book explores the origins, development, and collapse of this ancient state through the lenses of social identities and power relations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural centre of ancient Andean civilization for almost 700 years. Identity and Power is the result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender, ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He combines recent developments in social theory with the archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically informed exploration of the history of this important civilization. Back Cover The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural center of ancient Andean civilization for almost 700 years. Identity and Power is the result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender, ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He combines recent developments in social theory with the archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically informed exploration of the history of this important civilization. Author Biography John Wayne Janusek is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. Table of Contents Introduction Part I 1. Identity and Power in the Past 2. Identity and Power in the Hispanic South-Central Andes 3. Interpreting Tiwanaku: Style, Time, and Residential Archaeology Part II 4. Residence and Ritual in the Rise of Urbanism 5. Tiwanaku: Urban Expansion and Local Identity 6. Lukurmata: Urban Expansion and Community Identity Part III 7. Tiwanaku: Urban Transformation 8. Transformation in Lukurmata and Beyond 9. State Collapse and Cultural Revolution Part IV 10. Conclusions Long Description The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural center of ancient Andean civilization for almost 700 years. "Identity and Power" is the result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender, ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He combines recent developments in social theory with the archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically informed exploration of the history of this important civilization. Details ISBN0415946336 Author John Wayne Janusek Short Title IDENTITY & POWER IN THE ANCIEN Series Critical Perspectives Language English ISBN-10 0415946336 ISBN-13 9780415946339 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Birth 1963 Subtitle Tiwanaku Cities through Time DOI 10.1604/9780415946339 AU Release Date 2004-09-27 NZ Release Date 2004-09-27 UK Release Date 2004-09-27 Pages 342 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2004-09-27 Alternative 9780415946346 DEWEY 984.1201 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134434160;

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