Archaeology in Society and Daily Live (original) (raw)
2017, AP : Online Journal in Public Archaeology
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The book "Archaeology in Society and Daily Life" is a compilation of perspectives on public archaeology and heritage management, stemming from a session of the European Association of Archaeologists. It highlights a gap between professional archaeology and contemporary society, emphasizing the importance of making archaeological knowledge accessible and relevant. The contributors argue for the need to bridge this divide while recognizing the value of different regional approaches to archaeology beyond the dominant Anglo-Saxon perspective.
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