This essential handbook explores the relationship between the
postcolonial critique and the field of archaeology, a discipline
that developed historically in conjunction with European
colonialism and imperialism. In aiding the movement to decolonize
the profession, the contributors to this volume-themselves from six
continents and many representing indigenous and minority
communities and disadvantaged countries-suggest strategies to strip
archaeological theory and practice of its colonial heritage and
create a discipline sensitive to its inherent inequalities. Summary
articles review the emergence of the discipline of archaeology in
conjunction with colonialism, critique the colonial legacy evident
in continuing archaeological practice around the world, identify
current trends, and chart future directions in postcolonial
archaeological research. Contributors provide a synthesis of
research, thought, and practice on their topic. The articles
embrace multiple voices and case study approaches, and have
consciously aimed to recognize the utility of comparative work and
interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the past. This is a
benchmark volume for the study of the contemporary politics,
practice, and ethics of archaeology. Sponsored by the World
Archaeological Congress
General
Imprint: |
Left Coast Press Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2010 |
First published: |
2010 |
Editors: |
Jane Lydon
• Uzma Z Rizvi
|
Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
525 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59874-182-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
LSN: |
1-59874-182-9 |
Barcode: |
9781598741827 |
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