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Routledge Making Archaeology Happen: Design versus Dogma by Routledge

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Explore the complex landscape of modern archaeological investigation in Making Archaeology Happen: Design versus Dogma. Published by Routledge, this book operates under the central theme that archaeology is for people. It examines the tension between academic theory and commercial procedures, arguing that both can sometimes limit the creativity needed for effective fieldwork. Archaeology is presented as a multi-disciplinary field that functions as an art, a science, and a social science. Because it is deeply connected to the needs of local communities, it requires specialized methods and the freedom to think creatively rather than relying on repetitive responses. Carver calls for more diversity and technical ingenuity in every opportunity to move the discipline forward. This text is essential for those looking to understand how archaeological practice intersects with social needs and professional constraints. It offers a fresh perspective on how to approach fieldwork by breaking away from suffocating dogmas and embracing a more flexible, creative methodology.

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Explores the multi-disciplinary nature of archaeology as an art, science, and social science.

Examines the relationship between archaeological investigation and the needs of local communities.

Discusses the challenges faced in both academic and commercial archaeological sectors.

Provides a critique of how repetitive procedures and rigid theories can limit fieldwork creativity.

Advocates for increased diversity and technical ingenuity in modern archaeological practices.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1611320240
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Archaeology > Methodology & Techniques
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 September 2011
Listed Since: 29 November 2010

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