Nationalism, Politics and the Practice of Archaeology

Philip L. Kohl, Clare Fawcett

Cambridge University Press, Jan 26, 1996 - Social Science - 344 pages

Archaeology has often been put to political use, particularly by nationalists. This timely collection ranges from propaganda purposes served by archaeology in the Nazi state to lesser-known instances of ideological archaeology elsewhere. A distinguished group of international scholars highlights common threads in these experiences, arguing that archaeologists need to be more sophisticated about the use and abuse of their studies. The book raises cogent questions concerning not only archaeology, but also history and anthropology in general.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Nationalism, Politics and the Practice of Archaeology
• Editors: Philip L. Kohl, Clare Fawcett
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996
• ISBN: 0521480655, 9780521480659
• Length: 344 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Archaeology