This authoritative book explores every aspect of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, from Paleo-Indian times to the sixteenth century. It provides overviews of the best-known regional cultures, such as those of the Olmecs, Maya, Zapotecs, and Aztecs, as well as balanced coverage of Mesoamerica as a whole. The book covers every major site, from La Venta and Monte Alban to Teotihuacan, Pa...(展开全部)

苏珊·托比·埃文斯（Susan Toby Evans），宾夕法尼亚州立大学人类学教授，是中美洲研究领域的权威。《古代墨西哥与中美洲考古：一部百科全书》主编之一。 -- 李新伟，中国社科院考古研究所史前考古研究室主任，研究员，研究领域为中国史前考古、中华文明起源等。2006年主持发掘的河南灵宝西坡遗址发掘获得“全国考古十大新发现”。2015—2019年承担中国社会科学院创新工程重大课题“玛雅文明中心科潘遗址考古及中美洲文明研究”，多年在玛雅城邦科潘遗址进行发掘，是第一位踏上中美洲考古的中国考古学家。

苏珊·托比·埃文斯（Susan Toby Evans），宾夕法尼亚州立大学人类学教授，是中美洲研究领域的权威。《古代墨西哥与中美洲考古：一部百科全书》主编之一。 -- 李新伟，中国社科院考古研究所史前考古研究室主任，研究员，研究领域为中国史前考古、中华文明起源等。2006年主持发掘的河南灵宝西坡遗址发掘获得“全国考古十大新发现”。2015—2019年承担中国社会科学院创新工程重大课题“玛雅文明中心科潘遗址考古及中美洲文明研究”，多年在玛雅城邦科潘遗址进行发掘，是第一位踏上中美洲考古的中国考古学家。

This is the definitive textbook on the archaeology and history of Mexico and Central America, written by an expert and leading academic in the field. In 2005 the first edition won the Society for American Archaeology book award. This third edition includes new special features and boxes on Figurines, Mesoamerican Culture Traits, Language, Maya Royal Tombs, Tikal and Tenochtitla...(展开全部)

This popular text surveys the history of the Central American region, covering Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, from pre-Columbian times to the present. It emphasizes the common characteristics of the Central American states as well as their potential for political union. Now completely updated, the third edition of Central America: A...(展开全部)

A collection of essays that analyzes the historical antecedents of the current political crises in Central America. The essays provide a balanced interpretation of such themes as international power politics in Central America since the 19th century and the effects of cultural diversity and local interests in preventing the development of enduring political unity and economic i...(展开全部)

斯坦因，原籍匈牙利，是一名犹太人，1904年入英国籍。考古学家、艺术史家、语言学家、地理学家和探险家，国际敦煌学开山鼻祖之一。他是今天英国与印度所藏敦煌与中亚文物的主要搜集者，也是最早的研究者与公布者之一。他的许多著作至今仍是敦煌吐鲁番学研究者的案边必备之书。曾经分别于1900-1901年、1906-1908年、1913-1916年、1930-1931年进行了著名的四次中亚考察，考察重点是中国的新疆和甘肃，所发现的敦煌吐鲁番文物及其他中亚文物是今天国际敦煌学研究的重要资料。

Edwin George Pulleyblank (Ted) was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1922, the son of W. G. E. Pulleyblank, a much respected high school teacher. He developed a strong interest in languages while still in high school and specialized in Greek and Latin Classics at the University of Alberta, where he graduated in 1942. During the Second World War he was engaged in intelligence...(展开全部)

Sensuous and seductive, Mexico's rich cultural traditions and raw, untamed natural beauty transcend the ages. Trample through jungles and high-plains deserts, explore ancient rites at mysterious Maya and Aztec ruins, or simply stretch out on a honey-kissed beach until mañana comes - find your own 'querido Mexico' with this informed, comprehensive guide.

Climate change, the energy crisis, nuclear proliferation—many of the most urgent problems of the twenty-first century require scientific solutions, yet America is paying less and less attention to scientists. For every five hours of cable news, less than one minute is devoted to science, and the number of newspapers with science sections has shrunk from ninety-five to thirty-th...(展开全部)