The Ethics of Archaeology
Philosophical Perspectives on Archaeological Practice
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- Chris Scarre, University of Durham
- Geoffrey Scarre, University of Durham
- Date Published: February 2006
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- isbn: 9780521549424
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Archaeologists are becoming increasingly conscious of their ethical responsibilities in the discovery, interpretation and custodianship of the archaeological record. In this important new collection, leading international archaeologists and philosophers come together to discuss the significant ethical issues raised by the contemporary practice of archaeology. Addressing topics such as archaeologists' relations with indigenous peoples, the role of ethical codes, looting and the trade in antiquities, repatriation, and archaeologists' treatment of the dead, this book is an ideal introduction to the ethics of archaeology.
Read more- Explores one of the most engaging debates in archaeology, that of the role of ethics in archaeological research
- Takes an interdisciplinary approach which embraces archaeology, anthropology and philosophy
- An international team of specialists in their fields offers interesting insights into the issues generated by the current debate
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"This book should be read by all archaeologists and those with an interest in practical ethics. Highly recommended."
-ChoiceSee more reviews"[...]articles are well written[...]present important analyses and case studies of ethical issues facing our discipline today."
-Alicia J. M. Colson, Montreal, Quebec, Canadian Journal of Archaeology"...this book is essential reading for individuals with a personal interest in the contemporary processes of archaeology and cultural heritage..." -- The Midden
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- Date Published: February 2006
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521549424
- length: 332 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 18 mm
- weight: 0.52kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of contributors
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction Chris Scarre and Geoffrey Scarre
Part I. The Ownership of Cultural Objects:
2. Cultures and the ownership of archaeological finds James O. Young
3. Who guards the guardians? Oliver Leaman
4. Is culture a commodity? Robert Layton and Gillian Wallace
5. Moral arguments on subsistence digging Julie Hollowell
Part II. Archaeologists and the Living:
6. Human subjects review and archaeology: a view from Indian country Jeffrey C. Bendremer and Kenneth A. Richman
7. Trust and archaeological practice: towards a framework of virtue ethics Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh and T. J. Ferguson
8. Truthfulness and 'inclusion' in archaeology David E. Cooper
9. Ethics and native American reburials: a philosopher's view of two decades of NAGPRA Douglas P. Lackey
10. Stewardship gone astray? Ethics and the SAA Leo Groarke and Gary Warrick
Part III. Archaeologists and the Dead:
11. Can archaeology harm the dead? Geoffrey Scarre
12. Archaeological ethics and the people of the past Sarah Tarlow
Part IV. The Common Heritage of Humankind?:
13. A plea for responsibility towards the common heritage of mankind Sandra M. Dingli
14. The ethics of the World Heritage concept Atle Omland
15. What value a unicorn's horn? A study of archaeological uniqueness and value Robin Coningham, Rachel Cooper and Mark Pollard
References
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- Seminar in Anthropology: Ethics
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