Construction of Maya Space

Thomas H. Guderjan is an archaeologist, a professor of anthropology, and the chair of the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Texas at Tyler. Jennifer P. Mathews is a historical Maya archaeologist, an award-winning professor of anthropology, and chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University in San Antonio.

"Construction of Maya Space includes chapters with a fresh examination of settlement patterns, drawing on the expertise of Maya archaeologists, ethnographers, and historians who provide case studies from their field research. This edited volume updates the discussion of defensive walls, broadens perspectives on how causeways link and separate, and the ritual, economic, and political uses of constructed features and spaces beyond buildings."-Heather McKillop, author of Maya Salt Works "How ancient peoples used, integrated, and divided space is of paramount interest for archaeological interpretation. This volume analyzes walls, roadways, buildings, and other constructions that the ancient Maya used to spatially define their landscapes. The chapters in this volume aptly demonstrate how such remnant features can be used to contextualize social and ritual interactions, making possible a broader understanding of both the past and the present."-Arlen F. Chase, co-editor of Maya Kingship: Rupture and Transformation from Classic to Postclassic Times "Like many similar volumes, this one is of real use for scholars looking for comparative case studies in cave archaeology, LiDAR studies, and studies of ancient residential house lots in Northern Yucatan."-CHOICE connect "This valuable volume provides generative interdisciplinary questions to explore in future research into Maya space, whether conducted by archaeologists, historians, or ethnographers."-Hispanic American Historical Review