Inequality, Wealth, and Market Exchange in the Maya Lowlands - Els Barnard - Books - BAR Publishing - 9781407359151 - December 31, 2021
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Inequality, Wealth, and Market Exchange in the Maya Lowlands

Els Barnard

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Inequality, Wealth, and Market Exchange in the Maya Lowlands

This volume examines the economic system of the Classic Maya Lowlands center of Uxul, Campeche, a secondary center under the political influence of Calakmul. A household-based approach is used to review the urban economic system in which these households played a central role. Multiple lines of evidence are combined here, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, to study economic inequality, settlement organization, social integration, power structures, consumption, production, and exchange at the site. The results suggest that the economy of Uxul was largely based on market exchange, and although wealth inequality was high, people along the socio-economic spectrum had significant economic agency, comparable quality of life, and economic mobility was possible. This study shows that the implementation of a multifaceted household-based approach allows for a more complete understanding of the complex economy of an ancient urban center.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released December 31, 2021
ISBN13 9781407359151
Publishers BAR Publishing
Pages 360
Dimensions 210 × 297 × 24 mm   ·   1.17 kg
Language English