Additional Information

Language

English

Source Type

Book

Notes

Ethnographic archaeology has emerged as a form of inquiry into archaeological dilemmas that arise as scholars question older, more positivistic paradigms. Ethnographic Archaeologies describes diverse methods, objectives, and rationalities currently employed in the making of engaged and collaborative archaeological research.The contributors to this volume, for example, understand ethnographic archaeology variously as a means of critical engagement with heritage stakeholders, as the basis of public-policy debates, as a critical archaeological study of ethnic groups, as the study of what archaeology actually does (as opposed to what researchers often think they are doing) in excavations and surveys, and as a foundation for transnational collaborations among archaeologists. What keeps the term "ethnographic archaeology" coherent and relevant is the consensus among practitioners that they are embarking on a new archaeological path by attempting to engage the present directly and fundamentally.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Academic Integrity and/or Plagiarism
• Accountability
• Conflicts of Interest
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Transparency

Topics & Issues

• Archaeological Advocacy and Activism
• Archaeological Ethics - Other
• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Colonialism and Imperialism
• Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Ethnography
• Globalization and global perspectives
• Human Rights and Social and Economic Inequalities
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination