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Being and becoming Indigenous archaeologists /

What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succ...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Nicholas, George P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Walnut Creek, Calif. : Left Coast Press, ©2010.
Colección:Archaeology and indigenous peoples series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succeed? How have they managed to balance traditional values and worldview with Western modes of inquiry? And how are their contributions broadening the scope of archaeology? Indigenous archaeologists have the often awkward role of trying to serves as spokespeople both for their home community and.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (350 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:1598747967
9781598747966
1598744984
9781598744989