The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures: The Civilizations of Mexico and Central America3-Volume Set

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Presenting the most up-to-date coverage on our knowledge of this society The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures is the first comprehensive and comparative reference source to chronicle Pre-Hispanic Colonial and modern Mesoamerica. Written for a wide audience it is an invaluable reference for interested lay persons students teachers and scholars in such fields as art archaeology religious studies anthropology Latin American culture and the history of the region. Organized alphabetically the articles range from 500-word biographies to 7 000-word entries on geography and history to the legacy of the arts writings architecture and religious rituals. An extensive network of cross-references blind entries and annotated bibliographies guide the reader to related entries within the Encyclopedia and provide the groundwork for further research.