Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-168) and index.
Contents
Maya civilization in perspective -- Trajectories of evolution : Maya archaeology and the preclassic Maya -- Maya states before the classic period -- Planting the seed of civilization : the making of sacred ground -- Earth-mountain-caves and sky-serpent-birds : meta-narratives of preclassic Maya art -- The preclassic-classic Maya transition : a new beginning?
