An Archaeology of the Cosmos: Rethinking Agency and Religion in Ancient America

by Timothy R. Pauketat

Book Overview

An Archaeology of the Cosmos　seeks answers to two fundamental questions of humanity and human history. The first question concerns that which some use as a defining element of humanity: religious beliefs. Why do so many people believe in supreme beings and holy spirits? The second question concerns changes in those beliefs. What causes beliefs to change?

Using archaeological evidence gathered from ancient America, especially case...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415521289
• ISBN13: 9780415521284
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"