Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes

Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9781135940898
ISBN-13 : 1135940894
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Book Synopsis Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes by : John Wayne Janusek

Download or read book Identity and Power in the Ancient Andes written by John Wayne Janusek and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural center of ancient Andean civilization for almost 700 years. Identity and Power is the result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender, ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He combines recent developments in social theory with the archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically informed exploration of the history of this important civilization.


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