essay

Social organization of ancient Mexico

archaeology of northern mesoamerica,part one10 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 349-375

By: Carrasco, Pedro.

Abstract
This source covers social stratification and kinship among the pre-Conquest Aztec, with some discussion of political organization and economic systems as they relate to stratification. Continuities from pre-Aztec through early Colonial times are noted.
Subjects
Chief executive
Territorial hierarchy
Provinces
Public structures
Representative art
Classes
Talent mobility
Ethnic stratification
Prayers and sacrifices
Recruitment and training
Prophets and ascetics
Localized kin groups
Slavery
culture
Aztecs
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1984
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1375-1521
Coverage Place
central highland Mexico
Notes
Pedro Carrasco
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
64010316
LCSH
Aztecs