Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology

Hardback

Main Details

Title Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Claire Smith
Edited by H. Martin Wobst
SeriesOne World Archaeology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:432
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780415309653
ClassificationsDewey:930.101
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 69 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 8 March 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

With case studies from North America to Australia and South Africa and covering topics from archaeological ethics to the repatriation of human remains, this book charts the development of a new form of archaeology that is informed by indigenous values and agendas. This involves fundamental changes in archaeological theory and practice as well as substantive changes in the power relations between archaeologists and indigenous peoples. Questions concerning the development of ethical archaeological practices are at the heart of this process.

Author Biography

Claire Smith is Senior Lecturer in Archaeology in Flinders University. Since 1990, she has conducted filedwork with Indigenous people in Australia, Asia and North America.

Reviews

'Indigenous Archaeologies not only offers a comprehensive and significant contribution to these debates, it is also one of those publications that defines and precipitates an important turning point. This book is a 'must have' for any archaeological library... I have used this book in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The students have found it accessible and informative, but also challenging, as it encourages them to engage constructively with intellectually and emotionally complex themes and issues. I highly recommend Indigenous Archaeologies and hope that all archaeologists working with communities will find the time to read it.' - Laurajane Smith, University of York, Antiquity