{"product_id":"archaeological-theory-and-the-politics-of-cultural-heritage","title":"Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54236166750552,"sku":"9780415318334","price":51.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415318334_c996aab3-ebd1-4150-86a7-78bf4c2a9ee4.jpg?v=1779171345","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/archaeological-theory-and-the-politics-of-cultural-heritage","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}