Bibliographic Information
Title
An Introduction to the Ethics, Politics, and Practicality of Ancient DNA Research in Archaeological Contexts
Author(s)
Walker, Alexa
Parent Organization
Intellectual Property Issues In Cultural Heritage: Theory, Practice, Policy, Ethics
Month of Post Publication
August
Year of Post Publication
2014
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Type of Source
Blog Post
Blog Tagline
Ethics, Politics, and Ancient DNA
Notes
"This essay provides an introduction to the field of aDNA, examines emerging ethical and practical challenges in its application, and explores why information from ancient DNA research is important and relevant to people today."
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
CIfA Codes
Keywords & Terms
- Burials and Human Remains
- Conservation
- Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
- Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
- Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records