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Public Participation in Archaeology
S Thomas
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Description for Public Participation in Archaeology
Hardback. An examination of the engagement of the general public with archaeology worldwide. Editor(s): Thomas, Suzie; Lea, Joanne. Series: Heritage Matters. Num Pages: 225 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
An examination of the engagement of the general public with archaeology worldwide. Across the world public archaeology, the way in which it is understood as well as the way it is practised or delivered, has many facets. In some countries it is not only unknown, but is actively discouraged; in many other places it has been embraced fully and is considered normal practice, whether this appears in the form of so-called "community archaeology", active school and college programmes, (re)thinking the strategies of museums, or as simply encouraging on-site visits and demonstrations during archaeological fieldwork. However, in a difficult economic ... Read more
An examination of the engagement of the general public with archaeology worldwide. Across the world public archaeology, the way in which it is understood as well as the way it is practised or delivered, has many facets. In some countries it is not only unknown, but is actively discouraged; in many other places it has been embraced fully and is considered normal practice, whether this appears in the form of so-called "community archaeology", active school and college programmes, (re)thinking the strategies of museums, or as simply encouraging on-site visits and demonstrations during archaeological fieldwork. However, in a difficult economic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843838975
SKU
V9781843838975
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99-50
Reviews for Public Participation in Archaeology
This is a welcome and often honest appraisal of the reasons for public engagement [.] We may think we know what works on public projects: this book helps us understand why.
BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY
BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY