book chapter

The Cuicatlán Cañada and Monte Albán : a study of primary state formation

Academic Press • New York • Published In 1982 • Pages: xx, 1-260, 308-326

By: Spencer, Charles S. (Charles Sidney).

Abstract

In this book the author attempts to develop a theoretical model of primary state formation and then apply it to archaeological data from the southern highlands of Mexico. In this study Spencer seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the origin and development of the early Zapotec state by adopting a perspective that is not just regional in scope, but incorporates the Oaxaca Valley into a broader, more inclusive inter-regional framework. This approach allows the author to examine the rise of the Zapotec state within the context of the processes of interaction that linked the Oaxaca Valley to other surrounding regions (p. xvii).

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

General Middle America and the Caribbean

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle; 2008

Field Date

1977-1978

Coverage Date

2600-1700 BP (600 BC-AD 300)

Coverage Place

Cuicatlán Cañada and Monte Albán, Oaxaca, Mexico

Notes

Charles S. Spencer

Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-318) and index

LCCN

81022834

LCSH

Zapotec Indians--Antiquities/Zapotec Indians--Politics and government/Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Cuicatlán Cañada--Antiquities/Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Cuicatlán Cañada--Politics and government

Monte Albán Site (Mexico)Mexico--Antiquities/Cuicatlán Cañada (Mexico)--Antiquities