(The Scarecrow Press, Inc.) This historical dictionary of Mesoamerica presents essential information on a range of subjects during that time period. Included in the dictionary are brief A-Z entries that describe important people, events, social issues, institutions, and polices. In addition, there are extensive bibliographies, maps, photographs, appendixes, and a chronology, providing a beginning point for any further research. Witschey is a professor of anthropology and science education at the Longwood University.