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Science or sacrilege : Native Americans, archaeology and the law / [writer/producer] Nicholas Nicastro.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- United States.
- Indians of North America--Anthropometry.
- Indians of North America.
- Indians of North America--Ethnic identity.
- Indians of North America--Government relations.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities--Law and legislation.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities--Collection and preservation.
- Human remains (Archaeology)--Law and legislation--United States.
- Human remains (Archaeology).
- Human remains (Archaeology)--Repatriation--United States.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (58 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- Berkeley, CA : Berkeley Media, 1996.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- data file
- Summary:
- Well into the 20th century, Native American physical remains were frequently harvested like trophies, and ritual objects and artwork often reached museums under questionable circumstances. Such glaring offenses of 'imperial archaeology' ultimately motivated Congress to pass the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in 1990.This provocative, in-depth documentary examines the Act's underlying moral and political issues, its practical consequences, and the prospects for science in the post-NAGPRA world. Some (though not all) archaeologists and scientists claim that NAGPRA will prevent important study and research. Native Americans say that no one has the right to dig up and examine their ancestors' remains.Divergent realities of power, responsibility, and history make the debate vociferous, and simple answers impossible. This unique video is sure to provoke discussion and raise awareness in all courses in anthropology, archaeology, Native American studies, and museum studies. It was produced by Nicholas Nicastro.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2016).
- OCLC:
- 954042945
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