Evaluating Multiple Narratives | Beyond Nationalist, Colonialist, Imperialist Archaeologies

Junko Habu (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0387764593 / ISBN 13: 9780387764597

Edité par Springer New York, 2008

Evaluating Multiple Narratives | Beyond Nationalist, Colonialist, Imperialist Archaeologies | Junko Habu (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xii | Englisch | 2008 | Springer New York | EAN 9780387764597 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 101934707

Synopsis :

At the end of the 20th Century, archaeologists from non-Anglo-American countries started to become vocal about the “traditional” interpretations of history that archaeology was making. The “traditional” archaeology came from the predominantly white, male archaeologists from England and the United States going to other countries and interpreting the material culture from their point of view. This, of course, is still happening but is becoming less acceptable nor accepted by the global world of archaeology.

The goal of this volume is to use archaeological case studies from around the world to evaluate the implications of providing alternative interpretations of the past. These cases also address key questions such as: Can multivocality (multiple interpretations of the past) be separate from the theory of contemporary Anglo-American archaeology; is multivocality relevant to local residents and non-Anglo-American archaeologists; and can the close examination of alternative interpretations contribute to a deeper understanding of subjectivity and objectivity of archaeological interpretation?

The contributors are at the forefront of archaeological theory research and the commentators are eminent archaeological theoreticians. This volume will also contribute to the debate about the social and political implications of archaeological practice.

Présentation de l'éditeur:

This book presents case studies of previously under-researched groups throughout the world. It aims to use archaeological case studies from around the world to evaluate the implications of providing alternative interpretations of the past.

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Titre : Evaluating Multiple Narratives | Beyond ...
Éditeur : Springer New York
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu