In this intriguing and beautifully illustrated examination of the relationships among form, space and cultural meaning in human habitation, contributors from a variety of disciplines address the possibilities of common ground in architectural theories about place and dwelling, anthropological research on settlement archaeology, and the study of cultural landscapes and geography. Specific topics include geomancy and divinations as determinates of traditional settlements, symbolic and productive landscapes, and Maya cosmology and spatial distribution. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)