Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos: Ancient Peoples of Southern Mexico examines the origins, history, and interrelationships of the civilizations that arose and flourished in Oaxaca.: Provides an up-to-date summary of the current state of research findings and archaeological evidence; Uses contemporary social theory to address many key problems relating to archaeology of the Americas, including the dynamics of social life and the rise and fall of civilizations; Adds clarity to ongoing debates over cultural change and interregional interactions in ancient Mesoamerican societies; Supplemented with.