| Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists Contributor(s): Nicholas, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1598744984 ISBN-13: 9781598744989 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Archaeology and Indigenous Peoples |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.25 lbs) 350 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succeed? How have they managed to balance traditional values and worldview with Western modes of inquiry? And how are their contributions broadening the scope of archaeology? Indigenous archaeologists have the often awkward role of trying to serves as spokespeople both for their home community and for the scientific community of archaeologists. This volume tells the stories--in their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues. Sponsored by the World Archaeological Congress |
