Archaeology matters : action archaeology in the modern world / Jeremy A. Sabloff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sabloff, Jeremy A., author.

Series:

Key questions in anthropology.

Key Questions in Anthropology: Little Books on Big Ideas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology.

Antiquities.

Archaeology--Methodology.

Archaeology--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 pages) : illustrations, photographs.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Archaeology is perceived to study the people of long ago and far away. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Well-known archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology might be important to the understanding and amelioration of contemporary problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, to restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and to preserve historical sites, their knowledge and skills can be used in many other ways. Archaeologists help Peruvian farmers increase crop yields, aid city planners in reducing landfills, and guide local communities in tourism development and water management. This brief volume, aimed at students and other prospective archaeologists, challenges the field to go beyond merely understanding the past and actively engage in making a difference in the today's world.

Contents:

ch. 1. The importance of the past for the present

ch. 2. Lessons from the past?

ch. 3. How can the prospects for a sustainable world be improved?

ch. 4. Is warfare inevitable?

ch. 5. Why cities?

ch. 6. What can be done to preserve the world's historical heritage?

ch. 7. Future directions

ch. 8. Epilogue.

Notes:

First published 2008 by Left Coast Press, Inc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-43403-2

1-315-43405-9

1-315-43404-0

9781315434056

OCLC:

954006995