The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology (Oxford Handbooks)

Divided into four distinct sections and drawing across various disciplines, this volume seeks to reappraise the place of archaeology in the contemporary world by providing a series of essays that critically engage with both old and current debates in the field of public archaeology. The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology seeks to reappraise the place of archaeology in the contemporary world by providing a series of essays that critically engage with both old and current debates in the field of public archaeology. Divided into four distinct sections and drawing across disciplines in this dynamic field, the volume aims to evaluate the range of research strategies and methods used in archaeological heritage and museum studies, identify and contribute to key contemporary debates, critically explore the history of archaeological resource management, and question the fundamental principles and practices through which the archaeological past is understood and used today. This Volume Aims To Evaluate The Range Of Research Strategies And Methods Used In Archaeological Heritage And Museum Studies Critically Explore The History Of Archaeological Resource Management, And Question The Fundamental Principles And Practices Through Which The Archaeological Past Is Understood And Used Today. Edited By Robin Skeates, Carol Mcdavid, And John Carman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.