Examines how the term "elite" has been used and why a concern with elites is important. Leading Mesoamerican archaeologists provide a broad spectrum of views, pointing to problems in the archaeological interpretation of stratification and complexity with implications for the analysis of ancient cultures worldwide. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment

History

Chase, Diane Z.

Americas

Univ of Oklahoma Pr

<p>In Mesoamerican Elites, Diane Z. Chase and Arlen F. Chase present a wide variety of essays, all of which evaluate current archaeological knowledge of the privileged ruling classes, or elites, in Mesoamerica. Some experts argue that Mesoamerican societies consisted only of elites and peasants, while others argue that considerable intermediate social levels also existed. In light of such diverse opinions, this volume addresses problems in the interpretation of archaeological evidence regarding ancient Mesoamerican social structure.</p>

Chase, Arlen F.

University of Oklahoma Press

This brief, jolting film shows the hidden cost to the heritage of Latin American peoples caused by the trade in Precolumbian art by western museums and collectors. Archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase show how the damage to archaeological sites done by looting belies claims that collecting ancient art helps preserve the past. They show the remains of looted tombs at the site of Caracol, Belize, and document the important information about the Maya past destroyed by looters. The film achieves balance by offering divergent perspectives on the topic, providing a forum for art dealers and collectors as well as documenting the perspectives of museum curators and government ministers assigned to protect culture. Designed for students in courses in archaeology, heritage, museology and art history, this video graphically shows the critical link between the beautiful objects in museums and on collectors’ shelves and the destruction of heritage.

Loot: The Plundered Heritage (Volume 4)

Left Coast Press

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Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment

Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment

Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment

Loot: The Plundered Heritage (Volume 4)