Archaeology as Political Action: Volume 17

by Randall H. McGuire

This book develops a theory and framework to describe how archaeology can contribute to a more humane world. Recognizing that archaeology is an inherently political activity, Randall H. McGuire builds on the history of archaeological theory and Marxist dialectical theory to point out how archaeologists can use their craft to evaluate interpretations of the real world, construct meaningful histories for communities, and challenge the persistent legacies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520254910
• ISBN13: 9780520254916
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"