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Ethics and Burial Archaeology (Debates in Archaeology) by Duncan Sayer; Richard Hodges is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Ethics and Burial Archaeology (Debates in Archaeology) about?

Annotation The investigation of human remains has always been central to archaeological, but archaeologists are not the only ones with an interest in their treatment. Political groups, religious organisations, descendant communities and disenfranchised interest groups are all becoming more vocal in expressing their opinions on this subject on a world stage. This book sets a new agenda for ethical studies in mortuary investigation, adducing a series of case studies which can be used to understand the questions facing burial archaeology. Who owns the dead - not just their bodies but also their stories? Do the remains themselves matter or are there other political agendas which influence interest groups? The author encourages archaeologists to be more open and inclusive when conducting mortuary projects, as it is often the perception of secrecy or interference with the dead that raises concern about the treatment of historical and scientifically important skeletal remains

Who reads Ethics and Burial Archaeology (Debates in Archaeology)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Duncan Sayer; Richard Hodges
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Published
2017
Language
EN
ISBN
9780715638934
Category
science
Subjects
History, Fiction, Science
Rating
3.5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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