From the Foreword: "The authors of this book have done a
masterful job in amassing information about Maya civilization
from a wide variety of sources and from some reports that are so
recent that they have not yet been published In a field where
new information emerges almost daily, and major discoveries
still occur several times each year, the authors are
impressively current in the information they provide this book
is an easy-to-read and most up-to-date account of ancient Maya
civilization."Peter Mathews Archaeological excavations of their
ruined jungle cities and decoding of their hieroglyphs have
generated increased interest in the once-mysterious Maya
culture. One of the Mesoamerican civilizations that flourished
in Mexico and parts of Central America, the Maya are becoming
increasingly known for their contributions to science,
mathematics, technology, and other aspects of life. The Handbook
to Life in the Ancient Maya World sorts through recent
groundbreaking discoveries to offer an accessible thematic