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Fischer, Edward F., 1966-

Tecpan Guatemala : a modern Maya town in global and local context / Edward F. Fischer and Carol Hendrickson. - Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, c2003 - xiv, 164 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. - Westview case studies in anthropology .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-158) and index.

Tecpán -- The Guatemalan context -- Maya histories -- Natural disaster, political violence, and cultural resurgence -- Kaqchikel hearts, souls, and selves : competing religions and worldviews -- Language, dress, and identity -- The land and its fruits: cultural associations in changing economic times.



ISBN: 0813337224 (pbk.) 0813340349 (hard cover)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cakchikel Indians--Social life and customs.--Guatemala--Tecpán Guatemala
Cakchikel philosophy--Guatemala--Tecpán Guatemala.
Earthquakes--Guatemala--Tecpán Guatemala.
Political violence--Guatemala--Tecpán Guatemala.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Tecpán Guatemala (Guatemala)--Social conditions.
Tecpán Guatemala (Guatemala)--Economic conditions.
Tecpán Guatemala (Guatemala)--Politics and government.

Dewey Class. No.: 972.8161