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Archaeology Matters: Action Archaeology in the Modern World
Jeremy A. Sabloff
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Description for Archaeology Matters: Action Archaeology in the Modern World
Paperback. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Archaeology studies the people of long ago and far away. This book points to ways in which archaeology is also relevant to the understanding and amelioration of modern problems. It is aimed at students and other prospective archaeologists. Series: Key Questions in Anthropology. Num Pages: 151 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246.
Archaeology is perceived to study the people of long ago and far away. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Well-known archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology might be important to the understanding and amelioration of contemporary problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, to restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and to preserve historical sites, their knowledge and skills can be used in many other ways. Archaeologists help Peruvian farmers increase crop yields, aid city planners in reducing landfills, and guide local communities in tourism development and water ... Read more
Archaeology is perceived to study the people of long ago and far away. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Well-known archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology might be important to the understanding and amelioration of contemporary problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, to restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and to preserve historical sites, their knowledge and skills can be used in many other ways. Archaeologists help Peruvian farmers increase crop yields, aid city planners in reducing landfills, and guide local communities in tourism development and water ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Left Coast Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Key Questions in Anthropology
Condition
New
Weight
246g
Number of Pages
151
Place of Publication
Walnut Creek, United States
ISBN
9781598740899
SKU
V9781598740899
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About Jeremy A. Sabloff
Jeremy A. Sabloff is Curator of Mesoamerican Archaeology, Williams Director Emeritus, and the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, and fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Society of Antiquaries, London. Sabloff's research interests ... Read more
Reviews for Archaeology Matters: Action Archaeology in the Modern World
'What matters in Jeremy Sabloff's Archaeology Matters is his call that archaeology be political, practical, and located inside and within communities. I have known Jerry Sabloff over 40 years and never has his archeology been so fresh, pertinent, skillful, and inviting. He writes to us all as a senior professional who could say he has done enough, but proves here ... Read more