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1993 books match the query 'Latin America' and 3 start with z

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Zapotec Monuments and Political History

Joyce Marcus

University of Michigan Press, 2020

Of the four major hieroglyphic writing systems of ancient Mesoamerica, the Zapotec is widely considered one of the oldest and least studied. This volume assesses the origins and spread of Zapotec writing; the use and role of Zapotec writing in the politics of the region; and the decline of hieroglyphic writing in the Valley of Oaxaca. Lavishly illustrated with maps, photographs, and original artwork.
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Zapotec Women

Gender, Class, and Ethnicity in Globalized Oaxaca

Lynn Stephen

Duke University Press, 2005

In this extensively revised and updated second edition of her classic ethnography, Lynn Stephen explores the intersection of gender, class, and indigenous ethnicity in southern Mexico. She provides a detailed study of how the lives of women weavers and merchants in the Zapotec-speaking town of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, have changed in response to the international demand for Oaxacan textiles. Based on Stephen’s research in Teotitlán during the mid-1980s, in 1990, and between 2001 and 2004, this volume provides a unique view of a Zapotec community balancing a rapidly advancing future in export production with an entrenched past anchored in indigenous culture.

Stephen presents new information about the weaving cooperatives women have formed over the last two decades in an attempt to gain political and cultural rights within their community and standing as independent artisans within the global market. She also addresses the place of Zapotec weaving within Mexican folk art and the significance of increased migration out of Teotitlán. The women weavers and merchants collaborated with Stephen on the research for this book, and their perspectives are key to her analysis of how gender relations have changed within rituals, weaving production and marketing, local politics, and family life. Drawing on the experiences of women in Teotitlán, Stephen considers the prospects for the political, economic, and cultural participation of other indigenous women in Mexico under the policies of economic neoliberalism which have prevailed since the 1990s.

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Zooarchaeology beyond Human Subsistence

Gillian L. Wong and Amy Milson Klemmer, eds.

University of Utah Press, 2025

Exploring other facets of past human-animal relationships beyond food

In this dynamic volume, Gillian L. Wong and Amy Milson Klemmer present seven groundbreaking chapters that delve into the diverse ways humans have interacted with animals in the past, as revealed through archaeological research into animal remains. Zooarchaeology beyond Human Subsistence explores a wide range of topics, from the role of animals in trade and prestige to their influence on cultural development and the shared spaces humans and animals occupied. The studies also highlight the importance of community engagement, showcasing collaborations between archaeologists and heritage communities.

Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts in archaeology, anthropology, zoology, biology, ecology, history, and beyond, this book offers a fresh perspective on zooarchaeology, emphasizing human-animal bonds, trade, ritual, and environmental impacts. With Spanish translations for chapters on South America, this volume invites a broader audience to explore the intricate web of human-animal interactions throughout history, offering insights far beyond mere subsistence.
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