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Katsuyuki Okamura (Ed.) - New Perspectives in Global Public Archaeology - 9781461458746 - V9781461458746
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New Perspectives in Global Public Archaeology

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Description for New Perspectives in Global Public Archaeology Paperback. This volume critically examines the current theories and practices of public archaeology through relevant case studies from different regions throughout the world. It covers the field both geographically and theoretically. Editor(s): Okamura, Katsuyuki; Matsuda, Akira. Series: One World Archaeology. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: HD; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.

Since its very beginning, archaeology has in many senses always related to a much wider constituency than just archaeologists. This relationship between archaeology and the public has often been overlooked and constantly changes. Public archaeology, as a field of research and practice, has been developing since the 1970s in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Britain, and Australia, and is today beginning to spread to other parts of the world. Global expansion of public archaeology comes with the recognition of the need for a careful understanding of local contexts, particularly the culture and socio-political climate.

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As the theory and practice of public archaeology continues to change and grow, archaeology’s relationship with the broader community needs to be critically and openly examined. The contributions in this wide-ranging work are a key source of information for anyone practicing or studying archaeology in a public context.

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Product Details

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
One World Archaeology
Condition
New
Weight
462g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461458746
SKU
V9781461458746
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