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The ethics of archaeology : philosophical perspectives on archaeological practice / edited by Chris Scarre and Geoffrey Scarre
Ouvrage
Publication: Cambridge : Cambridge University press, 2006 cop. Description: 1 vol. (XI-318 p.) ; 24 cmISBN: 0521840112 ; 0521549426 ; 9780521840118 ; 9780521549424.Langue: Anglais ; de résumé, Anglais Autre auteur: Scarre, Geoffrey, Editeur scientifique; Scarre, Christopher, 1954-.... Résumé: The question of ethics and their role in archaeology has stimulated one of the discipline's liveliest debates. In this collection of essays, an international team of archaeologists, anthropologists and philosophers explore the ethical issues archaeology needs to address. Marrying the skills and expertise of practitioners from different disciplines, the collection produces interesting insights into many of the ethical dilemmas facing archaeology today. Topics discussed include relations with indigenous peoples ; the professional standards and responsibilities of researchers ; the role of ethical codes ; the notion of value in archaeology ; concepts of stewardship and custodianship ; the meaning and moral implications of 'heritage' ; the question of who 'owns' the past or the interpretation of it ; the trade in antiquities ; the repatriation of skeletal material ; and treatment of the dead. This important collection is essential reading for all those working in the field of archaeology, be they scholars or practitioners. (Source : 4e de couverture). Item type: Ouvrage
Holdings
Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Aix-en-Provence : LAMPEA – Bibliothèque de Préhistoire Histoire des sciences [SCA-14359] (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available ESEP43257
Nanterre : MSH Mondes - Bibliothèque d’archéologie et des sciences de l’Antiquité A.000/100 SCAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Don de La Recherche BMRG12059
Rennes : SRA Bretagne et CReAAH CNRS CNRS/MET-ANT-05 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Salle 2 AREN-CNRS-001174

Bibliogr. p. 273-305. Index

The question of ethics and their role in archaeology has stimulated one of the discipline's liveliest debates. In this collection of essays, an international team of archaeologists, anthropologists and philosophers explore the ethical issues archaeology needs to address. Marrying the skills and expertise of practitioners from different disciplines, the collection produces interesting insights into many of the ethical dilemmas facing archaeology today. Topics discussed include relations with indigenous peoples ; the professional standards and responsibilities of researchers ; the role of ethical codes ; the notion of value in archaeology ; concepts of stewardship and custodianship ; the meaning and moral implications of 'heritage' ; the question of who 'owns' the past or the interpretation of it ; the trade in antiquities ; the repatriation of skeletal material ; and treatment of the dead. This important collection is essential reading for all those working in the field of archaeology, be they scholars or practitioners.
(Source : 4e de couverture)

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