The Encyclopaedia fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural stud ies.
Reference works on other cultures tend either to omit science completely or pay little …

While agricultural origins have been recently revised in light of new genetic and
archaeological evidence, parallel synthesis of subsequent developments in agricultural …

Abstract In southern Peru near Lake Titicaca, at the Colla hillfort town of Ayawiri,
archaeological data indicate that the construction of a large terrace complex and the …

In this paper, we review current understandings of anthropogenic field systems, focusing on
trends and variations in the chronology of field construction, use, and in some cases …

While the use of radiogenic strontium isotope values to examine paleomobility is
increasingly common in the Andes, and beyond, many questions about baseline variability …

Human societies are characterized by norms that restrict selfish behavior and promote
cooperation. The oxytocin system is an important modulator of social behavior that may be …

Over many millennia, Andean farmers transformed their diverse environments into highly
ordered cultural or engineered landscapes to support families, communities, temples, rich …

The Hydraulic State explores the hydraulic engineering technology underlying water system
constructions of many of the ancient World Heritage sites in South America, the Middle East …

Humans have engineered their environmentsthroughout the Holocene, especially in the
constructionof hydraulic infrastructure. In many regions, however, this infrastructure is …

THE ANDEAN WORLD Page 1 THE ANDEAN WORLD This comprehensive reference offers an
authoritative overview of Andean lifeways. It provides valuable historical context and …