Sacred Sites, Sacred Places

by David L. Carmichael

Book Overview

Sacred Sites, Sacred Places explores the concept of 'sacred' and what it means to people in differing cultures. Archaeologists, legislators and those involved in heritage management sometimes come into conflict with local populations over sites which these communities consider to be sacred. This volume is unique in attempting to describe the belief systems surrounding such sites, and in relating these beliefs and practices to the practical problems...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415152267
• ISBN13: 9780415152266
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"