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Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage
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Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage

Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage

ByLaurajane Smith
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2004
eBook Published 2 August 2004
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203307991
Pages 272 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134367962
SubjectsMuseum and Heritage Studies
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Smith, L. (2004). Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203307991
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|15 pages
INTRODUCTION
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The cultural politics of identity: defining the problem
Defining the social problem
View abstract
chapter 3|25 pages
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND THE ‘POLITICS’ OF THE PAST
View abstract
chapter 4|23 pages
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE CONTEXT OF GOVERNANCE
Expertise and the state
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Archaeological stewardship: the rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professsional’ archaeologist
The rise of cultural resource management and the ‘scientific professional’ archaeologist
View abstract
chapter 6|20 pages
SIGNIFICANCE CONCEPTS AND THE EMBEDDING OF PROCESSUAL DISCOURSE IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
View abstract
chapter 7|31 pages
THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE GOVERNANCE OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
View abstract
chapter 8|18 pages
NAGPRA AND KENNEWICK
Contesting archaeological governance in America
View abstract
chapter 9|21 pages
The ‘death of archaeology’
Contesting archaeological governance in Australia
View abstract
chapter 10|9 pages
CONCLUSION
View abstract
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