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Language

English

Notes

Abstract: The 1998 exhibition London Bodies at the Museum of London provided an opportunity to review the ethical issues relating to the excavation, study and display of human remains in modern Britain. It is suggested that for most Britons the display of human skeletal material is not considered a problem, but that archaeologists would do well to ensure that their practices are in line with the views and beliefs of the society in which they work.

Additional tags: human remains; ethics of exhibition and display; societal ethics

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

CIfA Codes

• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Burials and Human Remains
• Museum, Collection, Curation and Display Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach

Topics & Issues

• Biological Anthropology/Archaeology
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Human Remains and Ethical Practice
• Museum and Display Ethics
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education