Description: Socioeconomic Networks and the Rise of Maya Civilization by Sherman W. Horn III This study examines the origins of complex society in the Maya Lowlands during the Middle Preclassic period. Excavations at Cahal Pech - a mid-sized Maya settlement in the Belize River Valley - revealed complex architectural sequences over a 600-year developmental period, which spans the time of the earliest permanent villages in the area and the emergence of institutionalized hierarchy characteristic of later Maya civilization. The author uses spatial analysis to investigate artifact distribution patterns related to architectural change and marshals a diverse dataset to support a network framework for understanding developing complexity. This new theoretical framing expands on studies of long-distance exchange to examine how households and communities could gain advantage by participating in interaction networks, and how the positioning of some entities in networks could have produced socioeconomic inequalities that became entrenched through time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sherman W. Horn III is Research Associate at Exploring Solutions Past and Research Scientist at HD Analytical Solutions, Inc. He completed a PhD in anthropology at Tulane University in 2015. Sherman has worked in the Maya area since 2003 and has published papers on architecture, settlement, remote sensing, and materials analysis. Table of Contents List of FiguresList of TablesForewordAbstract1. IntroductionA Brief Introduction to the Middle Preclassic in the Maya LowlandsCahal Pech, Where We Lay Our SceneMethodological FrameworkStructure of this MonographObjectives of this Research2. The Culture History of Preclassic Mesoamerican and History of Research at Cahal PechIntroductionAntecedents: Preceramic Mesoamerica and the Early PreclassicPaleoindian and ArchaicThe Early Formative outside the Maya Lowlands: 2000 - 900 B.C.The transition to the Middle Formative/Preclassic in Mesoamerica: 1100 - 900 B.C.The Middle Formative/Preclassic outside and inside the Maya Lowlands: 900 - 350 B.C.The Middle Formative outside the Maya LowlandsThe Maya Lowlands during the Middle PreclassicNorthern LowlandsRio Pasión Drainage/Southern PeténEastern/Central Petén and the Mirador AreaNorthern BelizeThe Belize ValleyThe Late Preclassic Consequences of Middle Preclassic DevelopmentPrevious Investigations at Cahal PechEarly Investigations: Before 1988Excavations After 1988Cahal Pech Project: 1988-1991San Diego State University ExcavationsBelize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance: 1992-presentBelize Valley Preclassic Maya Project: 1994-19973. Theoretical Approach and Small-World NetworksIntroductionPrevious Models: Ecology vs. Agency, Regional vs. LocalEcological ApproachesPower, Prestige, and Agent-based ApproachesInteraction and Exchange in the Middle Preclassic Maya LowlandsWhat We KnowWhat We Do Not Know and How We Think About Exchange and InteractionMiddle Preclassic Social Organization as Nested Interaction NetworksHouseholds as NetworksCommunities as NetworksRegions as NetworksA Complex Web of NetworksA Hypothetical Network Structure: The Small World and its PropertiesNetworks and Social IdentityNetworks and PoliticsSummary4. Methods and Bridging ArgumentsIntroductionBelize Valley Archaeological Project: 2004-2009Excavation and Recording MethodsExcavations in Plaza BArtefact Processing and Preliminary BVAP AnalysesAdditional Fieldwork and Laboratory AnalysesRemapping Plaza B and Creating the Cahal Pech GeodatabaseSmall Finds AnalysisPottery AnalysisArchitectural and Contextual AnalysisArchitectural AnalysisContextual AnalysisResource Zones and Consumption Variability: Conceptualizing NetworksResource ZonesInvestigating VariabilitySummary5. The Natural Environment and Resource ZonesIntroductionModern Political GeographyRegional Climate and WeatherLandscape: Topography, Geology and Resource ZonesCoastal and Offshore ZoneNorthern Karst and Plains ZoneSouthern Karst and HillsMaya MountainsResource Areas outside BelizeThe Belize Valley Zone: Local Environment and ResourcesLandformsGeologyHydrologySoilsFlora and FaunaSummary6. The Middle Preclassic Built Environment of Cahal PechIntroductionOverburden and Later Plaza FloorsLate Preclassic Plaza FloorsPlaza B Architectural SequencesOperation 1: Plaza B North SequencePhase 0: Bedrock Modification and Soil Occupation Horizon (Cunil or Earlier?)Phase I: Marl Dwelling and Patio Floors and Cobble Surface (Transitional Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase II: Cobble and Marl Platform, Marl Patio Surface (early facet Kanluk)Phase III: Patio Floors and Small Cobble Platforms (early facet Kanluk)Phase IV: Large Cobble-and-Marl Platforms (early facet Kanluk-Kanluk)Phase V: Plaster Floor 4 (late facet Kanluk-early facet Xakal)Operation 1: Plaza B Central SequencePhase 0: Bedrock Modification and Soil Occupation Horizon (Cunil or Earlier?)Phase I: Cobble surfaces (Transitional Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase IVb: Cobble feature and Plaster Floor 5 (early facet Kanluk -Kanluk)Phase V: Floor 4Operations 1 and 7: Plaza B South SequencePhase 0: Bedrock modification and Occupation Horizon (Cunil or Earlier?)Phase I: Cobble surfaces, marl floors, and a plaster patch (Transitional Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase II: Soft and hard marl surfaces, raised marl platform (Transition Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase III: Cut stone rectangular platform and marl floors (early facet Kanluk)Phase IV: Cut stone rounded platform with plaster floor (early facet Kanluk-Kanluk)Phase V: Plaza Floor 4Operation 3Phase 0: Bedrock Modification and Occupation HorizonPhase I: Low plaster floors (Transitional Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase II: Eroded plaster floor (early facet Kanluk)Phase IV: Cut-stone platforms, marl floors, refuse pit (early facet Kanluk - late facet Kanluk)Phase V: Cobble surfaces, plaster floor (late facet Kanluk-early facet Xakal)Operation 4Phase IV: Limestone cobble platform (early facet Kanluk-Kanluk)Phase V: Plaster floor (late facet Kanluk-early facet Xakal)Operation 5Phase I: Stone alignment, carbon stains (Transitional Cunil-early facet Kanluk)Phase II: Marl surfaces (early facet Kanluk)Phase IV: Marl-and-flagsto Review Mayanists will find the volume a highly useful and stimulating addition to the existing corpus of publications. Dr David Pendergast, UCLHorns volume is a welcome addition to archaeological literature as it presents the actual excavation data and artefactual materials upon which the newer theoretical formulations about the Middle Preclassic period are based [.] It provides a trove of information for future researchers. Professor Arlen Chase, Pomona College Promotional This study explores the development of Maya complex societies by examining material changes at Middle Preclassic Cahal Pech, an early community in the Belize River Valley. The author integrates architectural reconstructions with artifact studies to support a network model of early Maya social development and provides exhaustive reporting of data. Long Description This study examines the origins ofcomplex society in the Maya Lowlands during the Middle Preclassic period.Excavations at Cahal Pech - a mid-sized Maya settlement in the Belize RiverValley - revealed complex architectural sequences over a 600-year developmentalperiod, which spans the time of the earliest permanent villages in the area andthe emergence of institutionalized hierarchy characteristic of later Mayacivilization. The author uses spatial analysis to investigate artifactdistribution patterns related to architectural change and marshals a diversedataset to support a network framework for understanding developing complexity.This new theoretical framing expands on studies of long-distance exchange toexamine how households and communities could gain advantage by participating ininteraction networks, and how the positioning of some entities in networkscould have produced socioeconomic inequalities that became entrenched throughtime. Review Quote {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang2057{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Calibri;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Verdana;}}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sa160\sl252\slmult1\f0\fs22\lquote Mayanists will find the volume a highly useful and stimulating addition to the existing corpus of publications. Dr David Pendergast, UCL\par\lquote Horn\rquote s volume is a welcome addition to archaeological literature as it presents the actual excavation data and artefactual materials upon which the newer theoretical formulations about the Middle Preclassic Period are based [\85] It provides a trove of information for future researchers.\rquote Professor Arlen Chase, Pomona College\par\pard\f1\fs17\par} Details ISBN1407357549 Short Title Socioeconomic Networks and the Rise of Maya Civilization Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1407357549 ISBN-13 9781407357546 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-10-29 Pages 346 DEWEY 972.8201 Series British Archaeological Reports International Series UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Imprint BAR Publishing Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-10-29 NZ Release Date 2020-10-29 Edited by Paula Queiroz Birth 1974 Affiliation European University Viadrina, Germany Position journalist Qualifications Ph.D. Author Sherman W. 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