Archaeology and Capitalism - From Ethics to Politics (Paperback)

The editors and contributors to this volume focus on the inherent political nature of archaeology and its impact on the practice of the discipline. Pointing to the discipline's history of advancing imperialist, colonialist, and racist objectives, they insist that archaeology must rethink its muted professional stance and become more overtly active agents of change. The discipline is not about an abstract "archaeological record" but about living individuals and communities, whose lives and heritage suffer from the abuse of power relationships with states and their agents. Only by recognizing this power disparity, and adopting a political ethic for the discipline, can archaeology justify its activities. Chapters range from a critique of traditional ethical codes, to examinations of the capitalist motivations and structures within the discipline, to calls for an engaged, emancipatory archaeology that improves the lives of the people with whom archaeologists work. A direct challenge to the discipline, this volume will provoke discussion, disagreement, and inspiration for many in the field.

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	2007
Editors:	Yannis Hamilakis • Philip Duke
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-271-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	1-59874-271-X
Barcode:	9781598742718

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