Bibliographic Information
Article Title
Burial archaeology: reflections on the law, policy and ethics of research on human remains and 'digging the dead'
Journal Title
Art, Antiquity & Law
Author(s)
Shelbourn, Carolyn
Month of Publication
April
Year of Publication
2003
Volume Number
18
Issue Number
1
Article Pages
59-76
Additional Information
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EBSCO Host, Academic OneFile (no direct URL available)
Language
English
Notes
Abstract:
In this article, the author explores ethical, legal and policy questions regarding the practices of burial archaeology and research on human remains. Particular focus is paid to the processes by which human remains have ended up in the collections of museums. In addition, the author discusses how the law, archaeologists and the general public seem to differentiate between the ethical treatment of the recently dead and the ethical treatment of more ancient human remains.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Appropriate Dissemination of Research
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology
Keywords & Terms
- Burials and Human Remains
- Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
- Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
- Museum, Collection, Curation and Display Standards
- Professional Standards
- Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis