Archaeologies of “Us” and “Them” explores the concept of indigeneity within the field of archaeology and heritage and in particular examines the shifts in power that occur when ‘we’ define ‘the other’ by categorizing ‘them’ as indigenous. Recognizing the complex and shifting distinctions between indigenous and non-indigenous pasts and presents, this volume gives a nuanced analysis of the underlying definitions, concepts and ethics associated with this field in order to explore Indigenous archaeology as a theoretical, ethical and political concept. Indigenous archaeology is an increasingly important topic discussed worldwide, and as such critical analyses must be applied to debates which are often surrounded by political correctness and consensus views. Drawing on an international range of global case studies, this timely and sensitive collection significantly contributes to the development of archaeological critical theory.
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Foreword Lynette RussellIntroduction Charlotta Hillerdal, Anna Karlström and Carl-Gösta OjalaPart I – Politics of Indigeneity1. Collective Rights and the Construction of Heritage Ronald Niezen 2. Naming the Indigenous Nick Shepherd3. Stakeholder in Practice: “Us”, “Them” and the Problem of Expertise Trinidad Rico4. Extractive Industries, Corporate Discourse and Indigenous Heritage Melissa F. Baird 5. Integrating the Past in the Present: Archaeology as Part of Living Yup’ik Heritage Charlotta Hillerdal6. Us and Whom? Representations of Indigenousness in the Archaeological Site of Avdat, Israel Menachem Shiff 7. The Archaeological Construction of Aboriginality: The Inuit Case Robert McGhee Part II – Spaces Between “Us” and “Them” 8. Envisioning a Different Notion of “Indigenous Archaeology” From the Perspective of Sub-Saharan Africa Paul J. Lane 9. Who is Indigenous? Migration Theories and Notions of Indigeneity in Southern African Archaeology Edward Matenga 10. Reading Indigeneity Without Race: Colour, Representation and Uncertainty in Photographic Evidence Celmara Pocock11. How History Controls the Past: “Discovering” the Unconventional and Underground History of Setauket, New York’s Native and African American Community Christopher N. Matthews12. Bronze Drums and the Contestations of Indigenous Heritage in Laos Anna Karlström13. Indigeneity, Knowledge and Archaeology on Both Sides of the Mirror Alejandro F. HaberPart III – Indigeneity and Heritage14. Culture, Rights, Indigeneity and Intervention: Addressing Inequality in Indigenous Heritage Protection and Control George P. Nicholas15. Archaeological Heritage and Hokkaido Ainu: Ethnicity and Research Ethics Hirofumi Kato16. Power Relations and the Management of Heritage in South Africa Ndukuyakhe Ndlovu17. Performing “Indigenous” for International Tourists who Tour the Rural Poor John Giblin18. Contested Colonial History and Heritage in Sápmi: Archaeology, Indigeneity and Local Communities in Northern Sweden Carl-Gösta Ojala19. Reindeer Herding as Heritage in the Kola Peninsula, North-Western Russia Vladislava Vladimirova
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"In common with other postcolonial archaeology publications, this one emphasizes that "Indigenous" tends to be equated with timeless, tradition-bound, non-Western, endangered-in a word, a euphemism for "primitive". That colonized peoples are generally poor tends to be glossed over. A strength of this book is that many authors make this clear. Most of the chapters are well written, interesting, and deepen understanding of what "indigenous" may entail."A. B. Kehoe, Marquette University
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ISBN
9781138188914
Publisert
2012-02-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
612 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
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Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
304