Books

This comprehensive study of Olmec archaeology and society is a significant resource for learning about this culture. The book details most aspects of this ancient culture and also includes a chapter about the history of Olmec studies. It outlines a geographically widespread culture where different communities lived in and adapted to a wide variety of local environments, resulting in considerable diversity of lifeways and art styles. Pool also addresses the culture’s sociopolitical changes, from its early beginnings to its final collapse.