Plants of the Petén Itza' Maya: Plantas de Los Maya Itza' del Petén Volume 38

by Scott Atran, Edilberto Ucan Ek, Ximena Lois

The Itza' Maya of the Pet?n in Guatemala preside over a unique rainforest biosphere in danger of disappearing. Equally at risk is their own botanical knowledge, from taxonomy to medicinal uses. This volume contains a history of the Pet?n Itza' Maya; explanation of Itza' taxonomy; tables and keys to plant usage; common names in English, Spanish, and several indigenous languages; and much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915703556
• ISBN13: 9780915703555
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: U of M Museum Anthro Archaeology
• Length: 248 Pages