- Brian S. Bauer and R. Alan Covey, "Processes of State Formation in the Inca Heartland (Cuzco, Peru)," American Anthropologist, New Series, Vol. 104, No. 3 (Sept., 2002), pp. 846-864 check attachment
And then discuss: How does the story described in the essay you chose relate to the theme of isolationism and the fate of civilizations? That is does it support what we covered in class, or not? Also consider these prompts in your essay:
a. What methods do the authors use to investigate the history of state formation in the Meso-American civilization (historical, ecological, anthropological, ethnographic, archaeological etc)?
b. Are you convinced by their arguments? That is, does their evidence support their claims?
c. What is the Late Intermediate Period and would you consider these civilizations isolated or not?
Each week students will post a comment of 250-350 words on a question related to the weekly readings or other materials. It requires specific references and citations to the readings or other assigned materials (e.g. films).