This book develops a theory and framework to describe how archaeology can contribute to a more humane world. Recognizing that archaeology is an inherently political activity, Randall H. McGuire builds on the history of archaeological theory and Marxist dialectical theory to point out how archaeologists can use their craft to evaluate interpretations of the real world, construct meaningful histories for communities, and challenge the persistent legacies of colonialism and class struggle. McGuire bases his discussion on his own extensive fieldwork in the United States and Mexico, citing fascinating case studies to develop the idea of archaeology as a class-based endeavor.
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"It is rare to read an archaeological book that has the capacity to inspire, as this one has."--Mark P. Leone, author of The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital
"Archaeology as Political Action is a highly original work that will be important for archaeologists and others concerned with processes of social change in the world today and, more importantly, with making a difference."--Thomas C. Patterson, coeditor of Foundations of Social Archaeology
"This powerful statement by a leading archaeological thinker has profound implications for rigorous archaeological interpretation, community collaboration, and political intervention."--Stephen W. Silliman, coeditor of Historical Archaeology
"Archaeology as Political Action is a highly original work that will be important for archaeologists and others concerned with processes of social change in the world today and, more importantly, with making a difference."--Thomas C. Patterson, coeditor of Foundations of Social Archaeology
"This powerful statement by a leading archaeological thinker has profound implications for rigorous archaeological interpretation, community collaboration, and political intervention."--Stephen W. Silliman, coeditor of Historical Archaeology
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new archaeologists, archaeological proletariat, double colonialism, indigenous archaeologists, imperialist archaeology, archaeological technician, fast capitalism, guild model, field school students, emancipatory praxis, armed strikers, processual archaeologists, critical archaeology, gypsy scholars, contract archaeology, field technicians, processual archaeology, field techs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Tohono O'odham, North American, Native American, Latin America, Cerro de Trincheras, Trincheras Tradition Project, Binghamton University, National Guard, Club Atlético, Ruta Maya, Colorado Coalfield War, Rockefeller Plan, Elisa Villalpando, Ludlow Massacre, México City, United Mine Workers of America, Spanish Civil War, Bruce Trigger, Main Street, Buenos Aires, New York, National Geographic Society, New Archaeology, Great Britain Browse Sample Pages:
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new archaeologists, archaeological proletariat, double colonialism, indigenous archaeologists, imperialist archaeology, archaeological technician, fast capitalism, guild model, field school students, emancipatory praxis, armed strikers, processual archaeologists, critical archaeology, gypsy scholars, contract archaeology, field technicians, processual archaeology, field techs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Tohono O'odham, North American, Native American, Latin America, Cerro de Trincheras, Trincheras Tradition Project, Binghamton University, National Guard, Club Atlético, Ruta Maya, Colorado Coalfield War, Rockefeller Plan, Elisa Villalpando, Ludlow Massacre, México City, United Mine Workers of America, Spanish Civil War, Bruce Trigger, Main Street, Buenos Aires, New York, National Geographic Society, New Archaeology, Great Britain Browse Sample Pages:
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