Synopses & Reviews
This reader summarizes and integrates information on the origins, historical development, and current situations of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. Legacy of Mesoamerica, The: History and Culture of a Native American Civilization, 2e describes contributions from the development of Mesoamerican Civilization through 20th century societies of Mexico and Central America and their influence in the world community.
Synopsis
This book summarizes and integrates information on the origins, historical development, and current situation of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. It describes their contributions to the present-day societies of Mexico and Central America and their influence in the world community. The book integrates the experiences of all of these nations -- showing what they share and how they differ and integrates discussions of the roles of women as well as men in the development of present-day native societies, both throughout the book and in a separate chapter.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 481-484) and index.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Origins and Development of Mesoamerican Civilization (Janine Gasco, Marilyn A. Masson, Robert M. Rosenswig, Michael E. Smith)
Chapter 2: Profiles of Late Postclassic Mesoamerican Peoples (Robert M. Carmack, Janine Gasco, Marilyn A Masson, Michael E. Smith)
Chapter 3: The Mesoamerican World at Spanish Contact (Robert M. Carmack)
Chapter 4: Mesoamerica and Spain: the Conquest (Louise M. Burkhart and Janine Gasco)
Chapter 5: The Colonial Period in Mesoamerica (Louise M. Burkhart and Janine Gasco)
Chapter 6: Indigenous Literature from Colonial Mesoamerica (Louise M. Burkhart)
Chapter 7: Mesoamericans in the Neo-Colonial Era (Robert M. Carmack and Gary H. Gossen)
Chapter 8: Native Mesoamericans in the Modern Era (Robert M. Carmack)
Chapter 9: Transnationalism and the Political Economy of Mesoamerica (Liliana R. Goldin and Walter E. Little)
Chapter 10: The Mayan Zapatista Movement (Gary H. Gossen)
Chapter 11: Language and Languages in Mesoamerica (John S. Justeson and George A. Broadwell)
Chapter 12: Women and Gender in Mesoamerica (Brenda Rosenbaum and Christine Eber)
Chapter 13: The Indian Voice in Twentieth Century Mesoamerican Literature (Gary H. Gossen)
Chapter 14: The Religious Traditions of Mesoamerica (Gary H. Gossen)
Epilogue
Glossary
Bibliography
Index