"Nowhere in archaeology is the gap between theory and practice more
evident than in its ambivalent engagement with economic development.
This groundbreaking volume assembles practicing archaeologists,
economists, and NGO officials in an extensive exploration of the
theoretical, practical and ethical issues raised by archaeologists'
use of cultural heritage to support economic development. The first
chapters consider the problem of articulating the value of tangible
and intangible heritage when economic measures alone are inadequate.
Subsequent chapters present regional perspectives on archaeology and
development, and present a host of case studies from around the globe
that describe archaeologists' development projects, including some
that are successful and others that are less so. These studies both
suggest best practices in the implementation of development projects
and illuminate the obstacles to success created by political conflict
and competing human needs. Ethical issues and practical considerations
converge in chapters that explore the role that members of local
communities should play in the design, management and governance of
archaeological and heritage resources. In this volume, archaeologists
and heritage professionals will encounter a thought-provoking
international discourse concerning the path forward for archaeology as
the field engages with economic development."
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ISBN
9781351191135
Publisert
2017
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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