Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists (Paperback)

What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succeed? How have they managed to balance traditional values and worldview with Western modes of inquiry? And how are their contributions broadening the scope of archaeology? Indigenous archaeologists have the often awkward role of trying to serves as spokespeople both for their home community and for the scientific community of archaeologists. This volume tells the stories--in their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues. Sponsored by the World Archaeological Congress

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	April 2011
Editors:	George Nicholas
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	350
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-498-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General
LSN:	1-59874-498-4
Barcode:	9781598744989

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