Archaeology as a Tool of Civic Engagement

Download or read book Archaeology as a Tool of Civic Engagement written by Barbara J. Little and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2007-05-17 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology as a Tool of Civic Engagement is an indispensable resource for archaeologists and the communities in which they work. The authors are intensely committed to developing effective models for participating in the civic renewal movement - through active engagement in community life, in development offor interpretive and educational programming, and for in participation in debates and decisions about preservation and community planning. Using case studies from different regions within the United States, Guatemala, Vietnam, Canada, and Eastern Europe, Little and Shackel challenge archaeologists to create an ethical public archaeology that is concerned not just with the management of cultural resources, but with social justice and civic responsibility. Their new book will be a valuable guide for archaeologists, community planners, historians, and museum professionals.