American archaeology : living history stolen past, and defending the future / R.E. Burrillo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burrillo, R. E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology--History.

Archaeology.

Archaeology--History--Social aspects--United States.

Nationalism--United States--History.

Nationalism.

Settler colonialism.

Physical Description:

xxv, 336 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First Torrey House Press Edition.

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Torrey House Press, 2026.

Summary:

"Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. Journalist and conservation archaeologist R. E. Burrillo illuminates the joys and contradictions of digging into humanity's past: the history of the practice, its evolution into science, the influences of nationalism and colonialism, and its ongoing problems with exploitation and misrepresentation" -- page 3 of cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-329).

ISBN:

9798890920324

OCLC:

1527888025

Publisher Number:

90104363404