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Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage

Laurajane Smith
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Archaeological Discourse
Archaeological Expertise
Archaeological Knowledge
Archaeological Practice
Archaeological Science
Archaeological Stewardship
Archaeological Theory
archaeology
association
australian
Australian Archaeology
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cultural patrimony
Cultural Resource Management
culture
discourse
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Governmentality Thesis
Heritage Legislation
heritage management
Human Remains
identity politics
indigenous
indigenous archaeological governance
Indigenous Cultural Identity
Indigenous Material Culture
indigenous rights
Kennewick Case
Kennewick Man
knowledge
legislative frameworks
material
Material Culture
NAGPRA
Postprocessual Theory
Postprocessual Writings
practice
Processual Theory
PWS
repatriation policy
science
Southeastern Australia
Tilley 1987a
Tilley 1987b

Product details

  • ISBN 9780415318334
  • Weight: 500g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 22 Jul 2004
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

This controversial book is a survey of how relationships between indigenous peoples and the archaeological establishment have got into difficulty, and a crucial pointer to how to move forward from this point.

With lucid appraisals of key debates such as NAGPRA, Kennewick and the repatriation of Tasmanian artefacts, Laurajane Smith dissects the nature and consequences of this clash of cultures.

Smith explores how indigenous communities in the USA and Australia have confronted the pre-eminence of archaeological theory and discourse in the way the material remains of their past are cared for and controlled, and how this has challenged traditional archaeological thought and practice.

Essential reading for all those concerned with developing a just and equal dialogue between the two parties, and the role of archaeology in the research and management of their heritage.
About Laurajane Smith
Laurajane Smith is Lecturer in cultural heritage studies and archaeology at the University of York, UK. She previously taught Indigenous Studies at the University of New South Wales, Sydney and worked as a cultural heritage consultant for many years. Her research interests include heritage and the construction and negotiation of cultural and social identities, and public policy and heritage management, archaeological theory and politics, feminist archaeology.

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