The Politics of the Past by Peter Gathercole
An illuminating and provocative look at historical interpretation, which draws more on Africa, Afro-America, Australasia and Oceania than on Europe, the source of the traditionally dominant perspective in archaeology.'This book deals with ideas about cultural control and ownership and the reconstruction of past reality..Anyone who still thinks the past is, or can be, apolitical would do well to read it, whether their interest is in portable objects, in monuments or in abstract ideas.' - Antiquity
`An anthology containing vital material' - Tim Megarry, Greenwich University
'The essays in this volume are valuable and thought-provoking. - American Antiquity
'...these volumes retain their contemporary relevance and their value as collections or related papers.' - Harry Allen, Anthropology Department, University of Auckland.
'Well worth reading' - Man
Peter Gathercole, Darwin College, Cambridge. David Lowenthal, University College London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415095549 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415095549 |
| Title | The Politics of the Past |
| Author | Peter Gathercole |
| Series | One World Archaeology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1994-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 346 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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