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Book Synopsis: In this volume Steve Lekson argues that, for over a century, southwestern archaeology got the history of the ancient Southwest wrong. Instead, he advocates an entirely new approach—one that separates archaeological thought in the Southwest from its anthropological home and moves to more historical ways of thinking.
Focusing on the enigmatic monumental center at Chaco Canyon, the book provides a historical analysis of how Southwest archaeology confined itself, how it can break out of those confines, and how it can proceed into the future. Lekson suggests that much of what we believe about the ancient Southwest should be radically revised. Looking past old preconceptions brings a different Chaco Canyon into view: more than an eleventh-century Pueblo ritual center, Chaco was a political capital with nobles and commoners, a regional economy, and deep connections to Mesoamerica. By getting the history right, a very different science of the ancient Southwest becomes possible and archaeology can be reinvented as a very different discipline.
Notes: https://uofupress.lib.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/04/Lekson-Notes.pdf
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Discover the untold history of the ancient Southwest with our captivating book, "A Study of Southwestern Archaeology". Renowned author Steve Lekson challenges the long-held beliefs in southwestern archaeology and introduces a revolutionary approach. By breaking free from the traditional anthropological perspective, Lekson takes us on a journey towards a more historical understanding of the region.
One of the focal points of Lekson's analysis is the mesmerizing Chaco Canyon. Delve into the secrets of this enigmatic monumental center and prepare to have your mind blown. Say goodbye to the conventional notions of Chaco Canyon as merely a ritual center for Pueblo people of the eleventh century. Lekson's research uncovers a vibrant political capital where nobles and commoners thrived, a thriving regional economy emerged, and deep connections to Mesoamerica transformed the landscape.
Are you ready to challenge the status quo and embrace a new science of the ancient Southwest? By revising our long-held assumptions, we open the doors to an entirely different discipline of archaeology. Take a leap into the unknown and reinvent your understanding of Southwestern history with "A Study of Southwestern Archaeology".
Don't miss out on this captivating journey through time. Get your hands on "A Study of Southwestern Archaeology" today and embark on an adventure that will reshape your perception of the ancient Southwest. Order now and experience the thrill of uncovering a hidden past!
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