essay

Class and community in the prehistoric Southwest

ancient southwestern community : models and methods for the study of prehistoric social organization • Albuquerque • Published In 1994 • Pages: 25-43

By: Saitta, Dean J..

Abstract
Saitta uses a Marxist theoretical approach to understand community dynamics by examining social differences and conflicts created by flows of surplus labor. Saitta outlines a Marxist theory of social life, the nature of communal class processes and struggles, and examines the Pettit site and Broken K Pueblo. Saitta uses the framework of Marxist theory as he examines architecture, settlement patterns, and where certain activities occurred at these sites to help reconstruct social life.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Community structure
Social relationships and groups
Processing of basic materials
Settlement patterns
Structures
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
850-700 BP (AD 1150-1300)
Coverage Place
Pettit site, New Mexico and Broken K Pueblo, Arizona, United States
Notes
Dean J. Saitta
Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-43)
LCCN
93036796
LCSH
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Antiquities
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Social life and customs--Congresses