Digging Deeper
An Introduction to Archaeology in the 21st Century
- Jane Eva Baxter - DePaul University
- April Nowell - University of Victoria
- Traci Ardren - University of Miami
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This text draws readers into the processes of archaeological research with an emphasis on what is done after fieldwork ends. Chapters on museum curation, community heritage, and storytelling cast archaeologists are part of a much larger world of knowledge production and preservation.
A clean, contemporary introduction to archaeology written in an accessible style. It is filled with great examples of how archaeologists do what it is they do and discusses many of the most critical challenges facing the field as it navigates a postcolonial future where authority and science are under threat.
This introductory text is incredibly accessible to students with no background in archaeology. It is clear, descriptive, and doesn't make too many assumptions about what the students might already know.
This text presents a clear discussion of the state of contemporary archaeological practice and how the field has shifted globally away from an imperialistic pursuit of colonial power to a multitude of voices expressing the unwritten history of the populations that mainstream historical researchers have been unable to include in their work.
The authors have written an engaging textbook that goes beyond the typical "how to do archaeology" to also include fundamental, 21st century issues, such as diversity and representation.
FINALLY! A textbook that talks about ethics in the first chapter!... This book has the potential to really set itself apart from other intro texts. It looks well organized, comprehensive, and above all, interesting.
The fact that the authors include so many forms of "interpretainment" is just so cool. They demonstrate that obviously archaeology affects us all!
This is a great addition to Archaeology texts. I'm not sure I've seen this type of behind-the-scenes details in any other archaeology textbook. I love this!