Books written by Robert J. Sharer

Daily Life Through History

This curriculum-related series is unique in giving students a wealth of details about daily life, based on current scholarship, that is not available elsewhere.

The Ancient Maya

The rich findings of recent exploration and research are incorporated in this completely revised and greatly expanded sixth edition of this standard work on the Maya people.

Extensive summary of the archaeology of the Maya world provides the historical context for a detailed topical synthesis of chronological and geographic variability within the Maya cultural tradition"-- As readable as it is comprehensive, ...

The Origins of Maya States

This is followed by studies of Preclassic economic, social, political, and ideological systems to provide a developmental context for the origins of Maya states"--Provided by publisher.

Daily Life in Maya Civilization

This examination of daily life in ancient Maya civilization presents the very latest discoveries and interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions. Based on the results of recent research from a variety...

Quirigua Reports, Volume I: Papers 1-5

4 tables . 24 figs . Site map . John Bockstoce 38 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF CAPE NOME , ALASKA . 1979. xiv + 133 pp . 3 tables frontispiece 28 figs . 9 pls . 3 maps . ( In press ) Irene J. Winter 39 HASANLU SPECIAL STUDIES , VOLUME 1 ...

Archaeology: Discovering Our Past

This introductory text surveys the techniques, methods and theoretical frameworks of contemporary archaeology.

Regional Perspectives on the Olmec

A Study of Olmec Sculptural Chronology . Studies in Pre - Columbian Art and Archaeology 23 , Washington , DC : Dumbarton Oaks Millet , Luis Alfonso . 1979. Rescate arqueológico en la región de Tres Zapotes , Veracruz .

Daily Life in Maya Civilization, 2nd Edition

Guatemala City: Universidad Rafael Landívar. Roys, R. L. 1967. ... Tikal: Dynasties, Foreigners, and Affairs of State: Advancing Maya Archaeology. ... Archaeological Investigations in the Northern Maya Highlands, Guatemala.

Understanding Early Classic Copan

Lounsbury did not publish his observations on the “ Quetzal Macaw " name , but they were included within a lengthy series of letters he composed to William Fash in 1978. Some of his ideas from this time , especially regarding the ...

Archaeology: Discovering Our Past

This is the only textbook which is organized to follow the steps of the actual process of archaeological research in order to present the methods and theoretical frameworks of archaeology, from the planning and actual conduct of field ...

Daily Life in Maya Civilization

Traces Maya civilization from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the sixteenth century, examining the daily life of the people, and discusses topics such as the civilization's economy, social and political systems, writing ...

Daily Life in Maya Civilization

The most comprehensive coverage and latest discoveries about the way of life of the Maya.

New Theories on the Ancient Maya

Papers from the 1987 Maya Weekend conference at the University of Pennsylvania Museum present current views of Maya culture and language.

Discovering Our Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology

Providing an introduction to the techniques, methods and theoretical frameworks of contemporary archaeology, this text is based on the authors' Archaeology: Discovering Our Past, and follows the same format but in less detail.

Discovering Our Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology

Adopted and streamlined from the authors’ hardcover text, Archaeology: Discovering Our Past, this book provides students with a variety of archaeological perspectives through comprehensive information on contemporary methods and theories.

Quirigua: A Classic Maya Center & Its Sculptures

Archaeology: Discovering Our Past

This is the only textbook which is organized to follow the steps of the actual process of archaeological research in order to present the methods and theoretical frameworks of archaeology,...