Reviews
"Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. The editorial decision 'to emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want to consider it."--Booklist starred review"Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal"This will be the definative reference work on the subject for the foreseeable future."--American Reference Book Annual 2002, "Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art,archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal, "This will be the definative reference work on the subject for the foreseeable future."--American Reference Book Annual 2002, "Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. The editorial decision 'to emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want to consider it."--Booklist starred review "Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal "This will be the definative reference work on the subject for the foreseeable future."--American Reference Book Annual 2002, "Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. The editorial decision 'to emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want to consider it."--Booklist starred review "Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal, "Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. The editorial decision 'to emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommendedfor all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want to consider it."--Booklist starred review"Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal"This will be the definative reference work on the subject for the foreseeable future."--American Reference Book Annual 2002, "Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. Theeditorial decision to 'emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want toconsider it."--Booklist starred review, "Significant archaeological excavations, linguistic breakthroughs...and advances in the study of the postcolonial and modern periods have generated a great deal of new knowledge in recent years, and it is the purpose of this multidisciplinary work to organize and interpret that knowledge. The editorial decision 'to emphasize the long history of Mesoamerica' is apparent throughout.The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures...is highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries. Other libraries serving readers with a strong interest in these cultures may also want to consider it."--Bookliststarred review "Carrasco...and a stellar editorial board have produced this extensive three-volume work, which employs 300 international authors...Each article is signed and the up-to-date annotated references testify to use of the latest scholarship...This superb work should grace collections in art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and Latin American history."--Library Journal
