Cosmopolitan Archaeologies

by Lynn Meskell, Ian A. Lilley, Denis Byrne, et al.

An important collection, Cosmopolitan Archaeologies delves into the politics of contemporary archaeology in an increasingly complex international environment. The contributors explore the implications of applying the cosmopolitan ideals of obligation to others and respect for cultural difference to archaeological practice, showing that those ethics increasingly demand the rethinking of research agendas. While cosmopolitan archaeologies must...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822344440
• ISBN13: 9780822344445
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.6"