Andean Aymara

This book looks like it is pretty relevant to people interested in this topic.  Check out the description on Linguistlist.

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This is an interesting look at the mesh of numerical operations and Andean culture with a particular emphasis on Inkan khipus and the Quechua weaving. The book is accessible even to those with little knowledge of mathematics or anthropology and gives plenty of background, beginning with the initial chapter which offers a brief overview of [...]

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Nicholas Evans, head of the  Department of Linguistics, Division of Society and Environment of the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS) at the Australian National University, has written a book called Dying Words (published by OUP).  The LinguistList published a glowing review and summary by Daniel Hieber, which makes the book sound like a [...]

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