Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region
Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region
Overview
-A most welcome contribution…. The sound archaeological scholarship that accompanies these beautifully illustrated pages ensures this volume a place on the bookshelves of archaeologists, rock art researchers, as well as the interested public. --Polly Schaafsma - author of Indian Rock Art of the Southwest. ---- Adds a strong and, until now, largely missing element to the mosaic of works reporting, depicting, and analyzing the prehistoric rock art of North America…a rich and exhaustive source of pertinent information. --Harry Crosby - author of Cave Paintings of Baja California: Discovering the Great Murals of an Unknown People. --- Comprehensive in scope, cogently argued, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented…an excellent introduction and overview to a wide range of data that will appeal to both professionals and avocational audiences. I recommend it without reservation. --John A. Hanson, PhD, retired Forest Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest-- --Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region - Back CoverROCK Art of the Grand Canyon Region unlocks the treasure chest that is Grand Canyon rock art with hundreds of exquisite photographs along with text that grounds the reader in the environmental, historical, stylistic, chronological, interpretive, and most importantly competent and accurate archaeological contexts of this magnificent art. The authors set the stage with four information-packed chapters on the Physical and Cultural Context of the art, the Research Design that has guided nearly three decades of research on the art and archaeology of this important region, the topic of How Old? the art may be (and the uncertainties of dating the rock art), and the knotty problems of Classification and Style, each chapter backed up with superb color photography to elucidate the discussion. This combination of high-quality photography and well written text continues into the heart of the book, with major sections on Archaic, Transitional, Ancestral Pueblo, and Protohistoric/Historic rock art, each section accompanied by a generous gallery of large-scale, full-color photographs. To these is added a section on historic inscriptions, in which the authors bring the rich historic heritage of the area to life without promoting a stampede of egocentric graffiti artists into the remote reaches of the regional ecosystem. Bits and pieces of the Grand Canyon rock art story have been floating around the rock art literature and popular books and guides for years, especially regarding the spectacular Archaic Esplanade Style of the western canyon, but this is the first comprehensive overview of the rock art as we know it today. The authors faced the unenviable task of serving several masters. Rock art researchers have a responsibility to present their findings in a manner accessible to the general public while remaining true to the archaeological profession. We must strive to protect the resource, yet educate the reader about the subject. The most obvious aspect of this book is the remarkable collection of color photographs with examples representing all the major styles, but it is not a guidebook for the site bagger, and provides no clues to site locations. There are no GPS coordinates in Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region, and sites are presented as examples of the art without specific site names, an approach that might be frustrating to some, but serves the all-important function of helping to preserve this remarkable art from the mindless vandalism and impacts of uncontrolled visitation that have marred many important sites in the greater Southwest....In a final chapter, the authors give us a look at the sad impacts, both deliberate and inadvertent, suffered by the rock art and point out the frustrations of land managers who have to navigate the Management Conundrum to balance land use demands, public access and recreation, and the ever-important conservation and preservation of archaeological resources, including the magnificent rock art. In the end, Rock art speaks across both time and culture. Rock art imagery holds more importance for us today than just merely its aesthetic value. In this sense the rock art is a shared cultural heritage. Many will want to learn about the rock art they may encounter in this grand natural landscape, while others may view it only from afar. The pages of this magnificent book give them the opportunity to do both, with scholarship, with style, and with those magnificent photographs. --Ken Hedges, La Pintura - Newsletter of ARARAComprehensive in scope, cogently argued, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented…an excellent introduction and overview to a wide range of data that will appeal to both professionals and avocational audiences. I recommend it without reservation. --John A. Hanson, PhD, retired Forest Archaeologist, Kaibab National ForestDescription
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Overview
-A most welcome contribution…. The sound archaeological scholarship that accompanies these beautifully illustrated pages ensures this volume a place on the bookshelves of archaeologists, rock art researchers, as well as the interested public. --Polly Schaafsma - author of Indian Rock Art of the Southwest. ---- Adds a strong and, until now, largely missing element to the mosaic of works reporting, depicting, and analyzing the prehistoric rock art of North America…a rich and exhaustive source of pertinent information. --Harry Crosby - author of Cave Paintings of Baja California: Discovering the Great Murals of an Unknown People. --- Comprehensive in scope, cogently argued, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented…an excellent introduction and overview to a wide range of data that will appeal to both professionals and avocational audiences. I recommend it without reservation. --John A. Hanson, PhD, retired Forest Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest-- --Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region - Back CoverROCK Art of the Grand Canyon Region unlocks the treasure chest that is Grand Canyon rock art with hundreds of exquisite photographs along with text that grounds the reader in the environmental, historical, stylistic, chronological, interpretive, and most importantly competent and accurate archaeological contexts of this magnificent art. The authors set the stage with four information-packed chapters on the Physical and Cultural Context of the art, the Research Design that has guided nearly three decades of research on the art and archaeology of this important region, the topic of How Old? the art may be (and the uncertainties of dating the rock art), and the knotty problems of Classification and Style, each chapter backed up with superb color photography to elucidate the discussion. This combination of high-quality photography and well written text continues into the heart of the book, with major sections on Archaic, Transitional, Ancestral Pueblo, and Protohistoric/Historic rock art, each section accompanied by a generous gallery of large-scale, full-color photographs. To these is added a section on historic inscriptions, in which the authors bring the rich historic heritage of the area to life without promoting a stampede of egocentric graffiti artists into the remote reaches of the regional ecosystem. Bits and pieces of the Grand Canyon rock art story have been floating around the rock art literature and popular books and guides for years, especially regarding the spectacular Archaic Esplanade Style of the western canyon, but this is the first comprehensive overview of the rock art as we know it today. The authors faced the unenviable task of serving several masters. Rock art researchers have a responsibility to present their findings in a manner accessible to the general public while remaining true to the archaeological profession. We must strive to protect the resource, yet educate the reader about the subject. The most obvious aspect of this book is the remarkable collection of color photographs with examples representing all the major styles, but it is not a guidebook for the site bagger, and provides no clues to site locations. There are no GPS coordinates in Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region, and sites are presented as examples of the art without specific site names, an approach that might be frustrating to some, but serves the all-important function of helping to preserve this remarkable art from the mindless vandalism and impacts of uncontrolled visitation that have marred many important sites in the greater Southwest....In a final chapter, the authors give us a look at the sad impacts, both deliberate and inadvertent, suffered by the rock art and point out the frustrations of land managers who have to navigate the Management Conundrum to balance land use demands, public access and recreation, and the ever-important conservation and preservation of archaeological resources, including the magnificent rock art. In the end, Rock art speaks across both time and culture. Rock art imagery holds more importance for us today than just merely its aesthetic value. In this sense the rock art is a shared cultural heritage. Many will want to learn about the rock art they may encounter in this grand natural landscape, while others may view it only from afar. The pages of this magnificent book give them the opportunity to do both, with scholarship, with style, and with those magnificent photographs. --Ken Hedges, La Pintura - Newsletter of ARARAComprehensive in scope, cogently argued, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented…an excellent introduction and overview to a wide range of data that will appeal to both professionals and avocational audiences. I recommend it without reservation. --John A. Hanson, PhD, retired Forest Archaeologist, Kaibab National ForestDescription
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- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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