Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 312 pages
- Published by: University of California Press
- Edition: 1st Edition April 3, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0520254910
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0520254916
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Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 10.4 ounces
Product Description
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.
From the Inside Flap
"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
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