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Catherine J. Allen's chapter, "The Whole World Is Watching: New Perspectives on Andean Animism," in *The Archaeology of Wak'as*, explores how the concept of Andean animism has been understood and sometimes misunderstood in anthropological literature. Allen argues for a more nuanced approach, moving beyond simplistic notions of personhood projected onto the natural world. She examines how Andean peoples engage with wak'as, sacred entities and places, not as discrete objects imbued with spirits, but as dynamic participants in a complex web of relationships. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding Andean perspectives on agency, power, and interconnectedness within the landscape, highlighting the active role of wak'as in shaping social and ritual life.

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