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854054
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Sabloff, Jeremy A.
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| Title & Author
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Archaeology matters : : action archaeology in the modern world /\ Jeremy A. Sabloff.
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| Publication Statement
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Walnut Creek, CA :: Left Coast Press,, ©2008.
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151 pages :: illustrations, map ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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1598740881
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: 159874089X
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: 9781598740882
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: 9781598740899
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-143) and index.
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| Contents
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The Importance of the Past for the Present -- Lessons from the Past? -- How Can the Prospects for a Sustainable World Be Improved? -- Is Warfare Inevitable? -- Why Cities? -- What Can Be Done to Preserve the World's Historical Heritage? -- Future Directions.
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| Abstract
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Archaeology is perceived to study the people of long ago and far away. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Well-known archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology might be important to the understanding and amelioration of contemporary problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, to restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and to preserve historical sites, their knowledge and skills can be used in many other ways. Archaeologists help Peruvian farmers increase crop yields, aid city planners in reducing landfills, and guide local communities in tourism development and water management. This brief volume, aimed at students and other prospective archaeologists, challenges the field to go beyond merely understanding the past and actively engage in making a difference in the today{u2019}s world.
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Antiquities.
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Archaeology-- Methodology.
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Archaeology-- Social aspects.
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Archaeology.
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Antiquités.
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Antiquities.
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Archaeology-- Methodology.
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Archaeology-- Social aspects.
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Archaeology.
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Archéologie-- Aspect social.
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Archéologie.
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Arkeologi-- sociala aspekter.
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Fornlämningar.
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| Dewey Classification
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930.1
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CC165.S23 2008
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