Aboriginal Cultural Development In Latin America: An Interpretative Review

Book Overview

Aboriginal Cultural Development In Latin America: An Interpretative Review is a book written by anthropologist Betty Jane Meggers. The book explores the history and cultural development of indigenous peoples in Latin America, focusing on the ways in which their cultures have evolved over time. Meggers provides an interpretative review of the literature on this topic, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. The book covers topics such as the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures, the role of religion in indigenous societies, and the ways in which indigenous peoples have adapted to changing social and economic conditions. Meggers also examines the ways in which indigenous cultures have influenced and been influenced by the dominant cultures of Latin America. The book is aimed at scholars and students of anthropology, history, and Latin American studies, as well as anyone interested in the cultural diversity of the region.Contributing Authors Include Charles C. Di Peso, Roman Pina Chan, Richael D. Coe, And Many Others. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, V146, No. 1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125842407X
• ISBN13: 9781258424077
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"