Additional Information

Language

English

Source Type

Book

Notes

A bold description of archaeology not only in Australia but everywhere indigenous people are fighting for their rights. Controversies over the rights of native peoples to their lands, their material culture, and the remains of their ancestors make headlines worldwide. 

Drawing deeply from years of intensive research and teaching, Sarah Colley offers an accessible overview of the practice, politics, and ethics of archaeology today, focusing on Australia to highlight and pose universal questions about the relationship between archaeologists, indigenous people, and the public.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Heritage Management
• Interpreting the Past
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education