{"product_id":"andean-ontologies-new-archaeological-perspectives","title":"Andean Ontologies: New Archaeological Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAndean Ontologies explores pre-Hispanic ideas of time, space, and the human body, highlighting the relational aspects of identity in Andean worldviews. It brings together an array of specialists to evaluate ancient Amerindian ideologies through different interpretive lenses, contextualized according to the territories and time periods studied. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 July 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndean Ontologies is a captivating interdisciplinary exploration that delves into the profound understanding of ancient Andean people about their world and the essence of being. Through a comprehensive examination of pre-Hispanic notions of time, space, and the human body, these essays shed light on a diverse range of beliefs across the various cultures of the Andean region. What sets this volume apart is its groundbreaking collaboration of renowned specialists from various fields, including anthropology, bioarchaeology, history, linguistics, ethnohistory, and art history. These experts bring their unique perspectives to evaluate ancient Amerindian ideologies, offering a multi-faceted and holistic interpretation of the past. Many of the contributors are local researchers from South American countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, making their valuable insights accessible to North American readers for the first time. Their essays are meticulously contextualized, taking into account the specific territories and time periods studied. Instead of adopting an external, top-down approach, they prioritize internal and localized views that incorporate insights from contemporary indigenous societies. This cutting-edge collection serves as a testament to the immense value of adopting an inside-out approach to understanding the pre-Columbian world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 736g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 166 x 242 x 24 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780813056371                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44096887455994,"sku":"9780813056371","price":104.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/e1089720a147285245084f39b2a63a06.jpg?v=1626667487","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/andean-ontologies-new-archaeological-perspectives","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}