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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsPeople of Chaco: A Canyon and Its Cultureby Kendrick Frazier
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In northwestern New Mexico's Chaco Canyon lies a spectacular array of ruins. Like Stonehenge, they are both a monument to our pre-history and a cryptic puzzle. We know that in Chaco Canyon, one thousand years ago, there arose among the Pueblo people a great and culturally sophisticated civilization. But many questions remain: Just what function did Chaco Canyon fulfill? How great was its extent and influence? Why did its culture collapse? First published in 1986 and now updated with the latest archaeological and anthropological evidence, People of Chaco is an essential book for the general reader on the Chaco culture and ruins. With grace and erudition, Kendrick Frazier scours the canyon for clues about its unique cultural system, confirms its importance to archaeology, and saves this vital American narrative from the oblivion of history. Book News Annotation:Updating the 1997 Norton edition with new findings (including the
cannibalism controversy) about the Anasazi civilization that peaked
ca. 1000 AD, an Albuquerque writer summarizes research conducted by
the Chaco Center at the U. of New Mexico. Includes maps, b&w photos,
and a glossary of place names.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:"[W]ritten in the best tradition of the science writer and the mystery writer. . . . [A] breathtaking piece of work."--Jake Page, Washington Times Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-254) and index. About the AuthorKendrick Frazier, the author of several books and the former editor of Science News, lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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