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A world history of nineteenth-century archaeology : nationalism, colonialism, and the past / Margarita Diaz-Andreu
Ouvrage
Publication: Oxford : Oxford University press, 2007 Description: 1 vol. (XII-486 p.) : ill., cartes ; 24 cmCollection : Oxford studies in the history of archaeologyISBN: 9780199217175.Langue: Anglais Auteur principal: Díaz-Andreu, Margarita Résumé: Margarita Diaz-Andreu offers an innovative history of archaeology during the nineteenth century, encompassing all its fields from the origins of humanity to the medieval period, and all areas of the world. The development of archaeology is placed within the framework of contemporary political events, with a particular focus upon the ideologies of nationalism and imperialism. Diaz-Andreu examines a wide range of issues, including the creation of institutions, the conversion of the study of antiquities into a profession, public memory, changes in archaeological thought and practice, and the effect on archaeology of racism, religion, the belief in progress, hegemony, and resistance. (Source : éditeur). URL: Table des matières Item type: Ouvrage
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Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Nanterre : MSH Mondes - Bibliothèque d’archéologie et des sciences de l’Antiquité A.000/100 DIAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available P1 ERA ProtoEg 08-02-2011 4500042355 BMRG18104
Paris : Histoire naturelle de l'Homme préhistorique - Bibliothèque de l'IPH AN 3986 P/6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available

Bibliogr. p. [414]-460. Notes bibliogr. Index

Margarita Diaz-Andreu offers an innovative history of archaeology during the nineteenth century, encompassing all its fields from the origins of humanity to the medieval period, and all areas of the world. The development of archaeology is placed within the framework of contemporary political events, with a particular focus upon the ideologies of nationalism and imperialism. Diaz-Andreu examines a wide range of issues, including the creation of institutions, the conversion of the study of antiquities into a profession, public memory, changes in archaeological thought and practice, and the effect on archaeology of racism, religion, the belief in progress, hegemony, and resistance.
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