Places in Mind: Public Archaeology as Applied Anthropology (Critical Perspectives in Identity, Memory & the Built Environment) by Editor-Paul A. Shackel; Editor-Erve J. Chambers - 2004-02-24

New York: Routledge / Taylor & Francis, 2004. Paperback octavo, very good condition, figures, minor edgewear. 216 pp. This impressive collection of papers, edited by Paul Shackel and Erve Chambers (both anthropology professors, University of Maryland). The discipline of archaeology is squarely placed in the modern world, to confront the real world challenges of multiculturalism and diasporic communities. The book is set out in three themes. The first theme is about recognizing the social and political structures of communities and empowering subordinated groups. The second theme is about making archaeology applicable to nontraditional communities. The third theme is about how professionals use archaeology to understand and create a sense of heritage.

Paperback / softback. New. Provides a cross-section of the cutting-edge ways in which archaeologists are developing new approaches to their work with community and other stakeholder groups.

Routledge, 2004. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 224 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.40 inches.

Routledge, 2004-02-24. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!