American archaeology : living history stolen past /

"Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. Journalist and conservation archaeologist R. E. Burrillo illuminates the joys and...

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Main Author: Burrillo, R. E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Torrey House Press, 2026.
Edition:First Torrey House Press Edition.
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Summary:"Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. Journalist and conservation archaeologist R. E. Burrillo illuminates the joys and contradictions of digging into humanity's past: the history of the practice, its evolution into science, the influences of nationalism and colonialism, and its ongoing problems with exploitation and misrepresentation" -- page 3 of cover.
Physical Description:xxv, 336 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-329).
ISBN:9798890920324