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The Historic Environment, 1999
... 170000 British men and women had been processed through a vast network of proba-tion stations... more ... 170000 British men and women had been processed through a vast network of proba-tion stations, hiring depots, hard labor ... Boston: National Park Service, North Atlantic Regional Office. Brand, I.(1990) The Convict Probation System, Hobart, Tasmania: Blubber Head Press. ...
Historical Archaeology, Dec 1, 2008
Cambridge University Press eBooks, Jun 9, 2022
The rise of industrialization was accompanied by a new institutional management regime for the si... more The rise of industrialization was accompanied by a new institutional management regime for the sick, criminal, and unproductive. From the late eighteenth century onwards, an increasingly diverse array of social welfare institutions were established to confine, treat, and relocate those deemed vulnerable or dangerous to civic society. Drawing from European and North American case studies, this chapter outlines the proliferation of monumental architectural spaces explicitly dedicated to the segregation, classification, treatment, and punishment of their occupants. The homogenized block, ward, and courtyard layouts of general infirmaries, urban prisons, and state penitentiaries are contrasted with more specialized and domestic-style forms developed for lunatic asylums, maternity hospitals, and health sanatoriums. By situating this built heritage within broader philosophical debates over nature and purpose of ‘confinement’, this chapter illustrates the architectural legacy of institutional welfare during the industrial era.
The Historic Environment, 2006
Review(s) of: Archaeology from Australia, edited by Tim Murray. Australian Scholarly Publishing, ... more Review(s) of: Archaeology from Australia, edited by Tim Murray. Australian Scholarly Publishing, Melbourne, 2004. ISBN: 7-7 409 7-063-2.
Archaeology in Oceania, 2017
AsÅsa Ferrier notes at the very beginning of Chapter 1, historians have dominated research into i... more AsÅsa Ferrier notes at the very beginning of Chapter 1, historians have dominated research into interactions between Indigenous communities and European colonists during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries (p. 3). Yet the fact that the majority of utilised historical documents are written by those with European colonial origins has meant that Indigenous ways of life have often been seen as "passive" entities that are moulded by external economic, political, and cultural forces. While "contact" or "post-colonial" archaeologies have been developed to combat this-for example, in Australia-they have also tended to ignore potential transformations in the culture and subsistence of Indigenous groups both prior to, and following, European arrival, or they have generalised developmental trajectories for an entire landmass (p. 4). This book, however, provides an exemplary case study of how to combine archaeology, oral history and history, in a cultural-and regional-specific approach to archaeological studies of Indigenous-colonial interactions on the Evelyn Tableland, North Queensland. Ferrier's book puts this region and tropical rainforests, which have often been neglected in archaeological studies, on the global map of "contact" archaeology. The specific nature and title of this text may put some readers off, and the apparent division of the main body of the book into three site reports echoes a dissertation-like format. However, as one becomes immersed in the detail Ferrier marshals together from oral histories of Jirrbal members, interviews with twentieth century loggers, historical documents of European explorers and existing archaeological datasets for this region, one realises that a culture-, locale-specific approach is the only way to address the complex topic of Indigenous-European interactions. Indeed, by the end, this book has provided an intimate, well-structured "journey" through long-term changes in Aboriginal land use, culture and subsistence in the Queensland rainforest. The intimacy is increased by the fact that Ferrier draws heavily on discussions with Jirrbal elders, with whom she clearly became close friends, whose
International Journal of Historical Archaeology
How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions,... more How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions, and with whom? Through two personal "material stories," our paper explores how archaeologists can think beyond capitalism when interpreting material worlds. We consider the dynamics (and limits) of sharing economies as an emerging form of collective production. Starting from the blunt force "consolidation" of a leading British archaeology department, we trace the subsequent fissures and spaces of opportunity created by this disruptive moment of neoliberal closure. We tell stories about the collective production of a replica lithic assemblage, and the construction of a community chicken hutch, to explore the intricacies of everyday sharing as an intentional means of resource creation. Through these two disparate case studies, we aim to not only demonstrate the complex social networks and object meanings generated by sharing (versus capitalist) economies, but also consider wider implications (both benefits and conflicts) generated through collective resource production.
Journal of Social Policy, 2015
only. Admittedly, research that reliably tests the impact of large organisational reforms is diff... more only. Admittedly, research that reliably tests the impact of large organisational reforms is difficult to set up. The few studies that exist are rather inconclusive. For example, there is little evidence that introducing a competitive quasi-market for re-employment services produces better results in terms of moving non-working clients into jobs. Similarly, high-scale collaboration initiatives or even mergers do not seem to produce results that are clearly different from what was observed in pre-existing systems. Perhaps the main obstacle to labour market participation of social security claimants is not to be found within the organisation of the system, but has to do with the functioning of the labour market. Organisational reforms may have a positive impact on output, allowing systems to reach more clients. This book provides a clear overview and a serious discussion of the trends that have characterised the organisation of social security. It is a must read for anyone interested in the process of welfare state transformation.
International Journal of Historical Archaeology
How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions,... more How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions, and with whom? Through two personal "material stories," our paper explores how archaeologists can think beyond capitalism when interpreting material worlds. We consider the dynamics (and limits) of sharing economies as an emerging form of collective production. Starting from the blunt force "consolidation" of a leading British archaeology department, we trace the subsequent fissures and spaces of opportunity created by this disruptive moment of neoliberal closure. We tell stories about the collective production of a replica lithic assemblage, and the construction of a community chicken hutch, to explore the intricacies of everyday sharing as an intentional means of resource creation. Through these two disparate case studies, we aim to not only demonstrate the complex social networks and object meanings generated by sharing (versus capitalist) economies, but also consider wider implications (both benefits and conflicts) generated through collective resource production.
The Historic Environment, 1999
... 170000 British men and women had been processed through a vast network of proba-tion stations... more ... 170000 British men and women had been processed through a vast network of proba-tion stations, hiring depots, hard labor ... Boston: National Park Service, North Atlantic Regional Office. Brand, I.(1990) The Convict Probation System, Hobart, Tasmania: Blubber Head Press. ...
Historical Archaeology, Dec 1, 2008
Cambridge University Press eBooks, Jun 9, 2022
The rise of industrialization was accompanied by a new institutional management regime for the si... more The rise of industrialization was accompanied by a new institutional management regime for the sick, criminal, and unproductive. From the late eighteenth century onwards, an increasingly diverse array of social welfare institutions were established to confine, treat, and relocate those deemed vulnerable or dangerous to civic society. Drawing from European and North American case studies, this chapter outlines the proliferation of monumental architectural spaces explicitly dedicated to the segregation, classification, treatment, and punishment of their occupants. The homogenized block, ward, and courtyard layouts of general infirmaries, urban prisons, and state penitentiaries are contrasted with more specialized and domestic-style forms developed for lunatic asylums, maternity hospitals, and health sanatoriums. By situating this built heritage within broader philosophical debates over nature and purpose of ‘confinement’, this chapter illustrates the architectural legacy of institutional welfare during the industrial era.
The Historic Environment, 2006
Review(s) of: Archaeology from Australia, edited by Tim Murray. Australian Scholarly Publishing, ... more Review(s) of: Archaeology from Australia, edited by Tim Murray. Australian Scholarly Publishing, Melbourne, 2004. ISBN: 7-7 409 7-063-2.
Archaeology in Oceania, 2017
AsÅsa Ferrier notes at the very beginning of Chapter 1, historians have dominated research into i... more AsÅsa Ferrier notes at the very beginning of Chapter 1, historians have dominated research into interactions between Indigenous communities and European colonists during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries (p. 3). Yet the fact that the majority of utilised historical documents are written by those with European colonial origins has meant that Indigenous ways of life have often been seen as "passive" entities that are moulded by external economic, political, and cultural forces. While "contact" or "post-colonial" archaeologies have been developed to combat this-for example, in Australia-they have also tended to ignore potential transformations in the culture and subsistence of Indigenous groups both prior to, and following, European arrival, or they have generalised developmental trajectories for an entire landmass (p. 4). This book, however, provides an exemplary case study of how to combine archaeology, oral history and history, in a cultural-and regional-specific approach to archaeological studies of Indigenous-colonial interactions on the Evelyn Tableland, North Queensland. Ferrier's book puts this region and tropical rainforests, which have often been neglected in archaeological studies, on the global map of "contact" archaeology. The specific nature and title of this text may put some readers off, and the apparent division of the main body of the book into three site reports echoes a dissertation-like format. However, as one becomes immersed in the detail Ferrier marshals together from oral histories of Jirrbal members, interviews with twentieth century loggers, historical documents of European explorers and existing archaeological datasets for this region, one realises that a culture-, locale-specific approach is the only way to address the complex topic of Indigenous-European interactions. Indeed, by the end, this book has provided an intimate, well-structured "journey" through long-term changes in Aboriginal land use, culture and subsistence in the Queensland rainforest. The intimacy is increased by the fact that Ferrier draws heavily on discussions with Jirrbal elders, with whom she clearly became close friends, whose
International Journal of Historical Archaeology
How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions,... more How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions, and with whom? Through two personal "material stories," our paper explores how archaeologists can think beyond capitalism when interpreting material worlds. We consider the dynamics (and limits) of sharing economies as an emerging form of collective production. Starting from the blunt force "consolidation" of a leading British archaeology department, we trace the subsequent fissures and spaces of opportunity created by this disruptive moment of neoliberal closure. We tell stories about the collective production of a replica lithic assemblage, and the construction of a community chicken hutch, to explore the intricacies of everyday sharing as an intentional means of resource creation. Through these two disparate case studies, we aim to not only demonstrate the complex social networks and object meanings generated by sharing (versus capitalist) economies, but also consider wider implications (both benefits and conflicts) generated through collective resource production.
Journal of Social Policy, 2015
only. Admittedly, research that reliably tests the impact of large organisational reforms is diff... more only. Admittedly, research that reliably tests the impact of large organisational reforms is difficult to set up. The few studies that exist are rather inconclusive. For example, there is little evidence that introducing a competitive quasi-market for re-employment services produces better results in terms of moving non-working clients into jobs. Similarly, high-scale collaboration initiatives or even mergers do not seem to produce results that are clearly different from what was observed in pre-existing systems. Perhaps the main obstacle to labour market participation of social security claimants is not to be found within the organisation of the system, but has to do with the functioning of the labour market. Organisational reforms may have a positive impact on output, allowing systems to reach more clients. This book provides a clear overview and a serious discussion of the trends that have characterised the organisation of social security. It is a must read for anyone interested in the process of welfare state transformation.
International Journal of Historical Archaeology
How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions,... more How do we learn to share? As contemporary Western folks, what do we share, under what conditions, and with whom? Through two personal "material stories," our paper explores how archaeologists can think beyond capitalism when interpreting material worlds. We consider the dynamics (and limits) of sharing economies as an emerging form of collective production. Starting from the blunt force "consolidation" of a leading British archaeology department, we trace the subsequent fissures and spaces of opportunity created by this disruptive moment of neoliberal closure. We tell stories about the collective production of a replica lithic assemblage, and the construction of a community chicken hutch, to explore the intricacies of everyday sharing as an intentional means of resource creation. Through these two disparate case studies, we aim to not only demonstrate the complex social networks and object meanings generated by sharing (versus capitalist) economies, but also consider wider implications (both benefits and conflicts) generated through collective resource production.