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Davis, Leslie B., Fisher Jr., John W. - Pisskan: Interpreting First Peoples Bison Kills at Heritage Parks - 9781607814733 - V9781607814733
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Pisskan: Interpreting First Peoples Bison Kills at Heritage Parks

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Description for Pisskan: Interpreting First Peoples Bison Kills at Heritage Parks Paperback. A comprehensive exploration of the interplay of archaeological research and public education at ancient North American bison-kill sites" Editor(s): Davis, Leslie B.; Fisher, John W., Jr. Num Pages: 288 pages, 92 illustrations, 13 maps. BIC Classification: HD; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
Translating professional archaeological research into meaningful and thoughtful educational experiences for the public has taken on increased urgency in recent years. This book presents eight case studies by professional archaeologists who discuss innovative approaches and advances in research methodology while examining the myriad challenges associated with interpreting this work for the public. Each study focuses on a particular Native American bison-kill site and shares the unique path from archaeological investigation to the creation of a public interpretive facility.

Collectively the chapters comprise a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted linkages between archaeological research and public education—ranging in scope from ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Salt Lake City, United States
ISBN
9781607814733
SKU
V9781607814733
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About Davis, Leslie B., Fisher Jr., John W.
Leslie B. Davis (1935–2014) was Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Montana State University, USA, and Curator of Archaeology for the Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University, USA. John W. (Jack) Fisher is associate professor of anthropology at Montana State University, USA.

Reviews for Pisskan: Interpreting First Peoples Bison Kills at Heritage Parks
“This is the first book to deal with this topic. People working on heritage interpretation and site development will find it useful, as will the general reader interested in the topic of bison kills.” —Brian Reeves, Western Canada Cultural Resource Management and Interpretation Specialist “A nice assemblage of articles on important bison jump sites written by the ... Read more

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