Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-254) and index.
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1. The contemplation of ruins: archaeological approaches to architecture -- 2. A sample of ancient Andean architecture: a critical description -- 3. The architecture of monuments -- 4. The architecture of ritual -- 5. The architecture of social control: theory, myth, and method -- 6. Summary and implications.
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"Compares plans of 22 structures on the Peruvian north coast dating from preceramic to Chimu. Uses objective criteria to assess social purpose (centrality, ubiquity); symbolic intent (scale, permanence); and social control (visibility, access pattern)"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Indian architecture-- Andes Region.
Indians of South America-- Andes Region-- Politics and government.
Indians of South America-- Andes Region-- Rites and ceremonies.