Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists

Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists
ISBN-10
1315433117
ISBN-13
9781315433110
Category
Social Science
Pages
350
Language
English
Published
2016-06-16
Publisher
Routledge
Author
George Nicholas

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

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