South America (Introduction to American Archaeology, Vol. 2)

Within the pages of this book you will find virtually everything that is known about the rich cultural history of pre-Columbian South America! The contents range from descriptions, drawings, and photographs (with explanations of what they tell the archaeologist) to cogent summaries of the various theories of South American cultural development. It provides readers with a tightly organized survey of the vast panorama of South American history. It also serves as a fingertip reference to excavation sites and findings, languages, geographical and climatic influences, regional differences, cultural traditions, archaeological periods, the growth of various civilizations, and much more.