This book traces the development of 'community archaeology',
identifying both its advantages and disadvantages by describing how
and why tensions have arisen between archaeological and community
understandings of the past. The focus of this book is the conceptual
disjunction between heritage and data and the problems this poses for
both archaeologists and communities in communicating and engaging with
each other. In order to explain the extent of the miscommunication
that can occur, the authors examine the ways in which a range of
community groups, including communities of expertise, define and
negotiate memory and identity. Importantly, they explore the ways in
which these expressions are used, or are taken up, in struggles over
cultural recognition - and ultimately, the practical, ethical,
political and theoretical implications this has for archaeologists
engaging in community work. Finally, they argue that there are very
real advantages for archaeological research, theory and practice to be
gained from engaging with communities.
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ISBN
9781472521347
Publisert
2015
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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