Anticipating and addressing the social implications of scientific work is a fundamental
responsibility of all scientists. However, expectations for ethically sound practices can evolve …

In the 1970s, public archaeology, a major theme in anthropology, sought to articulate the
field's new orientation toward engaging the nonprofessional, general public, particularly in …

The study of rock art in southern Africa dates back to the early eighteenth century when rock
art was first “discovered” and reported by early travellers (Mitchell 2002; Rust 2008). The …

A lively and accessible introduction to themes and debates in archaeological theory for
students of all levels Archaeological Theory is a relatable, accessible, reader-friendly first …

This volume is a major revision and expansion of Taylor's seminal book Radiocarbon
Dating: An Archaeological Perspective. It covers the major advances and accomplishments …

On November 16, 1990, US President George HW Bush signed into law the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This federal legislation …

This comprehensive reader on indigenous archaeology shows that collaboration has
become a key part of archaeology and heritage practice worldwide. Collaborative projects …

We argue for implementation of informed proxy or relational autonomy consent in human
aDNA research, where the deceased may be represented by living people the research …

Although “contested cultural heritage” has not always been specified in these words, the
concept has been cogently present for at least 25 years in anthropology, archaeology …

As federally and non-federally recognized tribal communities assert control over the
management of tribal heritage, there is a significant opportunity to work with these nations to …