The Archaeology of Mesoamerican Animals

'A must for those interested in the interaction of human and animals in Mesoamerica or elsewhere. An excellent and balanced selection of topics by outstanding researchers.' (Guillermo L. Mengoni Goñalons, Instituto de Arqueología, FFyL-UBA) '...an ambitious, panregional review of complex relationships between people and animals derived from the rich Mesoamerican cultural and archaeological record. The result is a valuable reference tool demonstrating how much we have learned over the past few decades and how much more we need to know; not only here, but elsewhere.' (Elizabeth J. Reitz, University of Georgia) 'The application of traditional and new quantification methods, ecological modelling, and cutting edge scientific techniques to complex archaeological questions and animal bone assemblages unique in their preservational and taxonomic characteristics, makes this an essential and inspiring reference for specialists world-wide.' (Polydora Baker, Senior Zooarchaeologist, English Heritage, Heritage Conservation) 'This book is an outstanding example of new approaches o the stufy of relationships between humans and animals.  Recent research, contemporary concerns, and new methodologies are addressed in 18 chapters, an introduction, and a conclusion. In addition, this volume provides important resources, such as a digital companion and a useful taxonomic index.' (Ximena Chavez Balderas, Latin American Antiquity 24.5, 2014)