Do you even know what public archaeology is? Trends, theory, practice, ethics

Richardson, Lorna-Jane ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8848-4182 and Almansa-Sánchez, Jaime (2015) Do you even know what public archaeology is? Trends, theory, practice, ethics. World Archaeology, 47 (2). pp. 194-211. ISSN 0043-8243

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Abstract

Archaeology is a discipline influenced by emerging cultural trends, especially with regard to theoretical approaches to interpretation and practice. Public archaeology is a relatively young approach, still finding its feet, and loose definitions of it have opened the door to multiple perspectives and opportunities. When research agendas include the issue of public engagement, we need to approach our practices critically from the beginning, and consider the consequences of ‘doing’ public archaeology. Moving beyond an understanding of the theoretical backdrop to our work, we first need to situate our work socially, politically and economically. This article will bring necessary critique to some current trends in public archaeology, proposing that commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and ethics are the basis for a responsible practice.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	economy,ethics,politics,practice,public archaeology,theory
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2018 09:32
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2022 04:08
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/68296
DOI:	10.1080/00438243.2015.1017599

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