Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology in Latin America (Paperback)

This book is the first to describe indigenous archaeology in Latin America for an English speaking audience. Eighteen chapters primarily by Latin American scholars describe relations between indigenous peoples and archaeology in the frame of national histories and examine the emergence of the native interest in their heritage. Relationships between archaeology and native communities are ambivalent: sometimes an escalating battleground, sometimes a promising site of intercultural encounters. The global trend of indigenous empowerment today has renewed interest in history, making it a tool of cultural meaning and political legitimacy. This book deals with the topic with a raw forthrightness not often demonstrated in writings about archaeology and indigenous peoples. Rather than being 'politically correct, ' it attempts to transform rather than simply describe.

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	2011
Editors:	Cristobal Gnecco • Patricia Ayala
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	365
ISBN-13:	978-1-61132-016-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61132-016-X
Barcode:	9781611320169

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