Archaeologies of Us and Them: Debating History, Heritage and Indigeneity (Routledge Studies in Archaeology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138188913 ISBN 13: 9781138188914

Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

Archaeologies of “Us” and “Them” explores the concept of indigeneity within the field of archaeology and heritage and in particular examines the shifts in power that occur when ‘we’ define ‘the other’ by categorizing ‘them’ as indigenous. Recognizing the complex and shifting distinctions between indigenous and non-indigenous pasts and presents, this volume gives a nuanced analysis of the underlying definitions, concepts and ethics associated with this field in order to explore Indigenous archaeology as a theoretical, ethical and political concept.

Indigenous archaeology is an increasingly important topic discussed worldwide, and as such critical analyses must be applied to debates which are often surrounded by political correctness and consensus views. Drawing on an international range of global case studies, this timely and sensitive collection significantly contributes to the development of archaeological critical theory.

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About the Author

Charlotta Hillerdal is Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Anna Karlström is Lecturer and Researcher in Heritage Studies at the Department of Art History, Uppsala University, Sweden.

Carl-Gösta Ojala is a Researcher in Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Uppsala University, Sweden.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138188913
• ISBN 13: 9781138188914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Hillerdal Charlotta, Karlström Anna, Ojala Carl-Gösta