Routledge - A History of Mobility in New Mexico Book

Explore the complex movements of human communities through A History of Mobility in New Mexico: Mobile Landscapes and Persistent Places. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work uses the chipped stone assemblages of the Taos Plateau to map historical patterns of movement across northern New Mexico. By analyzing spatial patterning and geochemical data from stone tools, this book provides a detailed look at how different groups navigated archaeological landscapes. It examines various modes of movement, including residential, logistical, pastoral, and settler colonial logics. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse ways Indigenous peoples have utilized and traveled across the Plateau. This text serves as a significant resource for those studying anthropology and sociology. It offers a clear look at how mobility shapes the relationship between people and their environment. Whether you are researching regional history or archaeological methods, this book provides essential insights into the evolving patterns of human presence in the New Mexico region.