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The definition of “public archaeology” has expanded in recent years to include archaeologists’ collaborations with and within communities and activities in support of education, civic renewal, peacebuilding, and social justice. Barbara Little and Paul Shackel, long-term leaders in the growth of a civically-engaged, relevant archaeology, outline a future trajectory for the field in this concise, thoughtful volume. Drawing from the archaeological study of race and labor, among other examples, the authors explore this crucial opportunity and responsibility, then point the way for the discipline to contribute to the contemporary public good.
Whilst the book uses case studies for North America it does not detract from the underlying argument that Community Archaeology can benefit all communities anywhere in the world if it takes account of community involvement in the project from day one. Civic and academic pseudo ownership of our heritage has resulted in sterile interpretation and exclusive investigative projects. Competition for funding to carry out community projects in heritage related topics has enabled a more open expectation of involvement and numbers of participants now matter. However, there is still along way to go before political and academic authority allows the community to set the agenda for the actual project outcomes. This book sets out the methodological and the theoretical foundations to change how we interpret our cultural heritage.
