Evaluating Multiple Narratives: Beyond Nationalist, Colonialist, Imperialist Archaeologies

by Junko Habu (Editor), John M. Matsunaga (Editor)

Using archaeological case studies from around the world, this volume evaluates the implications of providing alternative interpretations of the past. These cases also examine if multivocality is relevant to local residents and non-Anglo-American archaeologists and if the close examination of alternative interpretations can contribute to a deeper understanding of subjectivity and objectivity of archaeological interpretation.

230 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2007

Reviews

[Mike Perrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brilliant appraisal of the nationalistic nature as well as the stalemate within/of Japanese archaeology today.