Book

The Chacoan prehistory of the San Juan Basin

Academic PressSan Diego • Published In 1990 • Pages: xvi, 523

By: Vivian, R. Gwinn.

Abstract
Vivian finds problems with many of the existing models that try to explain the Chaco phenomenon. Vivian dislikes that the majority of the models depend on economics and redistribution; the models also assume that the great houses controlled and benefited from the redistibution while small house sites and communities are not considered. Lastly, most models don't examine Chaco within the larger Eastern Anasazi tradition. This document presents an alternative model. Vivian argues that social and environmental factors were critical and he evaluates the role of small house communities in the greater regional Eastern Anasazi system. 'The model is structured within an environmental context and utilizes several organizational concepts, including dual division and rotating sequential hierarchies.' (page xvi).
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Sociocultural trends
Housing
Miscellaneous facilities
Production and supply
Cultural participation
Community structure
Community heads
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1300-700 BP (AD 700-1300)
Coverage Place
San Juan Basin; Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah; United States
Notes
R. Gwinn Vivian
Includes bibliographical references (p. 493-511) and index
LCCN
89039998
LCSH
Chaco culture
Chaco culture--San Juan River Watershed (Colo.-Utah)--Antiquities
Chaco Culture National Historical Park (N.M.) San Juan River Watershed (Colo.-Utah)--Antiquities
New Mexico--Antiquities