This book is a timely synopsis of the archaeology of the Middle San Juan region. All of the contributors are experts in their particular subject matter and bring this expertise to bear in some unique and at times, exceptional ways."" - Charles Riggs, Fort Lewis College""Offers a welcome and long overdue perspective on some of those people who lived north of Chaco in the San Juan River system and experienced a historical development nearly as astonishing."" - New Mexico Historical Review""Offers a major contribution to the archaeology of the northern American Southwest. The book's strength is that each chapter is jam-packed with data."" - Journal of Field Archaeology""A well-contructed compendium of archaeological syntheses. Reflect[s] individualized perspectives from inside and outside the study area that take contrasting positions on many of the relevant issues of chronology, environment, and cultural traditions and influences."" - Journal of Archaeological Science""Well organized, illustrated, data and reference rich. Most importantly, it provides a balanced spectrum of views bringing together both legacy and recent research to address a series of substantive issues."" - Journal of Archaeological Science