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ISBN 10: 0415258898 
ISBN 13: 9780415258890
Author: Nick Merriman

Scrutinizing, in detail, the relationship between archaeology, heritage and the public, this much-needed volume explores public interest and participation in archaeology as a subject worthy of academic attention in its own right. Examining case studies from throughout the world; from North America, Britain, Egypt and Brazil to East Africa, China and beyond, Nick Merriman focuses on two key areas: communication and interpretation, and stakeholders. Constant reports of new discoveries, protests over the destruction of sites and debates over the return of artefacts such as the Elgin marbles or indigenous remains testify to an increasing public interest in archaeology. For students and scholars of this archaeology, and of its relationship with the public, this will prove essential reading.

Public Archaeology 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction: Diversity and Dissonance In Public Archaeology
What Do We Mean By ‘The Public’?
How Is ‘Public Archaeology’ Defined?
What Is the Purpose of Engaging With the Public?
Issues In Communication and Interpretation
Challenges In Communication and Interpretation
The Stakeholders
Conclusion
Bibliography
Part I: Spreading the Word: Communication and Interpretation
2. Public Archaeology In the United States
Introduction: What Is ‘Public Archaeology’ In America?
Early Developments In Public Recognition
A ‘Square Deal’ for Archaeology: Teddy Roosevelt and the Conservation Movement
The ‘New Deal’ Archaeology of the 1930s
The Development of Cultural Resources Management (CRM)
Changes In Philosophy and Methodology
Archaeology and CRM: Crises of Management
Archaeology and Ethnicity Issues
The Emergence of Educational Archaeology
Public Archaeology In America: Past, Present, and Future
Bibliography
3. Archaeology and Public Education In North America: View from the Beginning of the Millennium
A Review of Current Programs
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
Note
Bibliography
4. Involving the Public In Museum Archaeology
Introduction
The Power of Museums
Archaeological Museums As Servants of Archaeology
The Turn Towards the Public
The Access and Inclusion Agenda
Digital Access
Behind the Scenes
Hands-On the Past
Loan Boxes
Outreach and Inclusion
Archaeology and Cultural Diversity
The ‘Art of Archaeology’
Observations
Acknowledgements
Notes
Bibliography
5. Uncovering Ancient Egypt: The Petrie Museum and Its Public
Introduction
Audiences and Questions
Amateur and ‘Alternative’ Egypt
About the Research
Research Findings
Most Popular Periods
Most Resonant Ideas and Images
What Colour Were the Ancient Egyptians?
Feelings About Modern Egypt and Its Relationship to Ancient Egypt
Feelings About Archaeology
Contemporary Relevance of Ancient Egypt
Children and Education
Conclusions for Museums
Bibliography
6. Presenting Archaeology to the Public: Constructing Insights On-Site
A Constructivist Approach to Interpretation and Presentation
Representation Formats
Visitors’ Constructions
The Constructivist Site
Conclusion
Bibliography
7. Archaeology and the British Media
Media Representations of Archaeology
Archaeology As Nationalist/Patriotic Undertaking
‘Lost Civilisations’
The Archaeologist As Mad Professor
Other Media Stereotypes
How Archaeology Uses the Media
Bibliography
8. Towards a More Democratic Archaeology?: The Internet and Public Archaeological Practice
Introduction
One Point of View: The Levi Jordan Plantation Internet Project
Who Is On the Net? Why Should We Care?
Clarifying Terms
Interactivity and Democracy Outside the Technology: Structuring Principles and Strategies for the Levi Jordan Web Site
Interactivity Within the Technology: Discussion Groups and E-Mails/Feedback Forms
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Part II: In the Public Interest?: The Stakeholders
9. Archaeology and Authority In the Twenty-First Century
Introduction: The State and Archaeological Value
The Extension of Choice
Looking to the Future
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Notes
Bibliography
10. Public Archaeology In Brazil
Introduction: Brazilian Society and the Brazilian Public
Brazilian Archaeology and Brazilian Audiences
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
11. Archaeology for Whose Interest: Archaeologists or the Locals?
Introduction
Archaeology and the Public: The Current Situation
Suggested Methods
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
12. Public Archaeology and Indigenous Communities
What Is ‘Indigenous’?
The Western Isles: An Indigenous Community?
Public Archaeology In the Western Isles
The Indigenous Community In Southern Madagascar
Public Archaeology In Southern Madagascar
Indigenous Archaeologists, Local Archaeologists
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Notes
Bibliography
13. Archaeology In Reverse: The Flow of Aboriginal People and Their Remains Through the Space of New South Wales
A Death At Port Jackson
A Variety of Dispersions
A Spectrum of Returns
Reburial and the Ethos of Return
Local Space and National Space
‘Real’ Aboriginals and ‘Real’ Conservation
Owning the Place
Notes
Bibliography
14. The Comforts of Unreason: The Importance and Relevance of Alternative Archaeology
Introduction
Defining Alternative Archaeology
Some Themes In Alternative Archaeology
The Presentational Methods of Alternative Archaeology
The Growth of Alternative Archaeology
Attempts to Rebut Alternative Archaeology
Attempts to Accommodate Alternative Archaeology
Conclusions
Bibliography
15. The Treasure Act and the Portable Antiquities Scheme: A Case Study In Developing Public Archaeology
The Common Law of Treasure Trove
Metal Detecting
Treasure Act
Objections to the Treasure Act
Portable Antiquities Discussion Document
Scotland and Northern Ireland
Results of the Treasure Act
The Portable Antiquities Scheme
Conclusions
Notes
Bibliography
16. The Effects of the Antiquities Market On Archaeological Development In China
The Early Stage: The Beginnings of Archaeological Research
Second Stage: Archaeology and the Market Move Apart
The Third Stage: Archaeology and the Antiquities Market Today

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