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Author McAnany, Patricia Ann, author.

Title Maya cultural heritage : how archaeologists and indigenous communities engage the past / Patricia A. McAnany.

Publication Info. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource.
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Series Archaeology in society series
Archaeology in society series.
Summary "Sheds light on the varied ways today's Maya communities relate to--and are often distanced from--their deep past, historicizes the role of archaeologists and nations in pre-Columbian heritage, and highlights how grass-roots heritage programs can bridge scientific investigation and local community interests"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Part I. Background and the big ideas -- Haunting questions -- Forging nationalism and indenturing labor -- Disciplining the past -- Rethinking business as usual -- Engaging the shadow of "the ancient Maya" -- Part II. Connecting with communities around heritage issues -- Bridges to community partnerships -- The Maya Area Cultural Heritage Initiative (MACHI) -- In their own words -- Talking cultural heritage at school with Sarah M. Rowe -- Performing the past, creating a future with Sarah M. Rowe -- Restoring balance : pathways to heritage without irony.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Mayas -- Antiquities.
Mayas -- Antiquities.
Mayas -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation.
Mayas -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation.
Mayas -- Social conditions.
Mayas -- Social conditions.
Mayas.
Community life -- Mexico.
Community life.
Mexico.
Community life -- Central America.
Central America.
Archaeology -- Social aspects -- Mexico.
Archaeology -- Social aspects.
Archaeology -- Social aspects -- Central America.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Mexico.
Cultural property -- Protection.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Central America.
Archaeology.
HISTORY -- Latin America -- Mexico.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: McAnany, Patricia Ann. Maya cultural heritage. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016] 9781442241275 (DLC) 2016019402
ISBN 9781442241282 (electronic)
1442241284 (electronic)
9781442241275 (cloth ; alkaline paper)
1442241276