Indigenous Archaeologies
Decolonising Theory and Practice
Published on 8. March 2005
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-415-30965-3 (ISBN)
Description
With case studies from North America to Australia and South Africa and covering topics from archaeological ethics to the repatriation of human remains, this book charts the development of a new form of archaeology that is informed by indigenous values and agendas. This involves fundamental changes in archaeological theory and practice as well as substantive changes in the power relations between archaeologists and indigenous peoples. Questions concerning the development of ethical archaeological practices are at the heart of this process.
Reviews / Votes
'Indigenous Archaeologies not only offers a comprehensive and significant contribution to these debates, it is also one of those publications that defines and precipitates an important turning point. This book is a 'must have' for any archaeological library... I have used this book in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The students have found it accessible and informative, but also challenging, as it encourages them to engage constructively with intellectually and emotionally complex themes and issues. I highly recommend Indigenous Archaeologies and hope that all archaeologists working with communities will find the time to read it.' - Laurajane Smith, University of York, AntiquityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
69 s/w Abbildungen, 15 s/w Zeichnungen
15 Line drawings, black and white; 69 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
813 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-30965-3 (9780415309653)
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Persons
Claire Smith is Senior Lecturer in Archaeology in Flinders University. Since 1990, she has conducted filedwork with Indigenous people in Australia, Asia and North America.
Content
Part I Theoretical foundations Part II Reclaiming the past Part III Indigenous voice and identity Part IV The ethics of archaeological practice