Indigenous Archaeologies: Decolonising Theory and Practice

by Claire Smith (Editor), H. Martin Wobst (Editor)

With case studies from North America to Australia and South Africa and covering topics from archaeological ethics to the repatriation of human remains, this book charts the development of a new form of archaeology that is informed by indigenous values and agendas. This involves fundamental changes in archaeological theory and practice as well as substantive changes in the power relations between archaeologists and indigenous peoples. Questions concerning the development of ethical archaeological practices are at the heart of this process.

432 pages, Hardcover

First published November 10, 2004

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[Michael Lever · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now 20 years old, but sadly still ahead of the times.