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 compelling illustrations, photographs, and line drawings of various archaeological sites and artifacts