Enacting power through networks

► We argue that political structures are products of relational agency. ► These processes can be profitably analyzed by focusing on social networks. ► It is through these alliances that assets needed in power contests are secured. ► An analysis of political struggles in SE Mesoamerica illustrates th...

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Published in:	Journal of anthropological archaeology Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 500 - 514
Main Authors:	Schortman, Edward M., Urban, Patricia A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier Inc 01-12-2012 Elsevier Elsevier BV
Subjects:	American civilisations Ancient civilizations Anthropology Art and archaeology Central America Centralization Domination Hierarchy Mexico and Central America civilisations Political centralization Political networks Political parties Political power Social capital Social networks Southeast Mesoamerica Late Classical Central America Honduras Political centralization Hierarchy Political networks Southeast Mesoamerica Social capital Craft industry Politics
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