The Urban Questions: Interdisciplinary and Multiscalar Approaches to Investigating the Ancient Mesoamerican...

— —

Lisa Johnson Arianna Campiani

The Urban Questions

Interdisciplinary and Multiscalar Approaches to Investigating the Ancient Mesoamerican City...

Lisa Johnson, Arianna Campiani

$185

Hardback

Forthcoming
Pre-Order now

QTY:

English

University of Utah Press,U.S.
31 July 2025

Archaeology by period & region

Connecting community, infrastructure, and expansion in ancient Mesoamerica

This groundbreaking volume presents a fresh and comprehensive look at the urban development of Mesoamerican cities. Moving beyond traditional methods, The Urban Questions adopts a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complexity and diversity of ancient settlements. By examining urbanism at multiple scales—from individual events to households, neighborhoods, and entire regions—it offers a nuanced view of how these cities evolved over time.

Contributors explore key themes such as community identity, infrastructure management, and the intersection of social, political, and economic processes. Rich in both spatial and material analysis, the chapters provide insights into the lived experience of ancient Mesoamerican inhabitants and the gradual expansion of their cities. With innovative archaeological methodologies and theoretical frameworks, this volume is an essential resource for scholars of Mesoamerican studies, archaeology, and urban history, shedding new light on the dynamic nature of ancient cities.

By: Lisa Johnson, Arianna Campiani
Imprint: University of Utah Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781647692285
ISBN 10: 1647692288
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lisa M. Johnson is an assistant professor-in-residence at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is a co-editor and author of Materializing Ritual Practices. Arianna Campiani is an assistant professor at Sapienza University of Rome. She is the co-author of Palenque.