Issues in Southwest Archaeology is dedicated to publishing volumes that critically evaluate current archaeological research in the U.S. Southwest and Northwest Mexico. The books consider topics that are pervasive themes both in the archaeology of the region but also in contemporary anthropological inquiry, such as ethnicity, gender, migration, and violence. Written by leading scholars in the field, the volumes discuss more than just what archaeologists know about the prehistory of the Southwest; they also consider issues that impact the practice of archaeology today, including the roles of cultural resource management, oral history, and cultural property rights. Each contribution to the series is guided by the research interests and theoretical perspective of the author, but each book is ultimately synthetic, comparative, and fully engaged in broader anthropological interests. Series Editor: John Kantner Advisory Board: Marit Munson, Barbara Roth, Chip Colwell, Barbara Mills, Julie Solometo,.