A graphic; lucid account of the Anasazi; Hohokam; and Mogollon highlights how these ancient cultures evolved so successfully in response to their changing habitat.―Science News Most people are familiar with the famous pre-Columbian civilizations of the Aztecs and Maya of Mexico; but few realize just how advanced were contemporary cultures in the American Southwest. Here lie some of the most remarkable monuments of America's prehistoric past; such as Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. Ten thousand years ago; humans first colonized this seemingly inhospitable landscape with its scorching hot deserts and upland areas that drop below freezing even during the early summer months. The initial hunter-gatherer bands gradually adapted to become sedentary village groups. The high point of Southwestern civilization was reached with the emergence of cultures known as Anasazi; Hohokam; and Mogollon in the first millennium AD. Interweaving the latest archaeological evidence with early first-person accounts; Stephen Plog explains the rise and mysterious fall of Southwestern cultures. For this revised edition; he discusses new research and its implications for our understanding of the prehistoric Southwest. As he concludes; the Southwest is still home to vibrant Native American communities who carry on many of the old traditions. 150 illustrations; 17 in color
#225178 in Books Cengage Learning 2012-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .70 x 6.30l; .95 #File Name: 0495913251336 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For those interested in Japan's historyBy Carlos HernandezThis book covers a lot of preiods of japanese history in a short and simple manner. It tells you about the koffun; edo; and every period leading up to modern Japan. A great book foranyone trying to get a brief taste of the history of Japan.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Customercouldnt pass my class without this.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A required text but nice to have anywayBy Melanie KleimanI ordered this required text for my summer Japanese history course. It is a beautiful book to look at; and although a bit densely written; it seems to be a good introduction to a complex and labyrinthine subject.
