Archaeology Matters: Action Archaeology in the Modern World
by
Jeremy Sabloff
March 2008, 128 pages, $21.95 cloth
"This book is an archaeological activist’s primer, full of good arguments for enjoining the intellectual battle for a less rapacious society and more sustainable development. Jerry has rightly aimed it at the young (the book is ‘intended for students on introductory archaeological courses’) who are idealistic enough to want to see their archaeology having an impact on contemporary issues, but he does not underestimate how difficult it will be to get some of these messages across, noting wryly that the best known ‘archaeologist’ in America is an unrepentant looter called Indiana Jones – not exactly the role model archaeologists would choose for their caring profession."
- Christopher Catling, SALON - the Society of Antiquaries of London Online Newsletter
"Archaeology matters to Jeremy Sabloff, and he convincingly argues that archaeology should matter to the general public, policy makers, and students. In a very clear and accessible way, Sabloff demonstrates how archaeology has important contributions to make to present-day issues and problems. I hope that this book will become standard fare in introduction to archaeology courses. Our discipline and our students will be improved when it does. "
- Randall McGuire, SUNY Binghamton
"What matters in Jeremy Sabloff 's ‘Archaeology Matters’ is his call that archaeology be political, practical, and located inside and within communities. I have known Jerry Sabloff over 40 years and never has his archeology been so fresh, pertinent, skillful, and inviting. He writes to us all as a senior professional who could say he has done enough, but proves here that we have more to do, particularly as citizens."
- Mark Leone, University of Maryland
How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Archaeology studies the people of long ago and far away. Former SAA President Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology is also relevant to the understanding and amelioration of modern problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and 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 challenges the field to go beyond merely understanding the past and actively engage in making a difference in the modern world.
To order, visit our website at:
http://lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=137
ISBN: 978-1-59874-088-2 (c), 978-1-59874-089-9 (p)
PRICE:
$21.95 U.S./Canadian, £11.99 (Paperback)
$59.00 U.S./Canadian, £32.99 (Cloth)
For more information, contact Caryn Berg at archaeology@LCoastPress.com
- Christopher Catling, SALON - the Society of Antiquaries of London Online Newsletter
"Archaeology matters to Jeremy Sabloff, and he convincingly argues that archaeology should matter to the general public, policy makers, and students. In a very clear and accessible way, Sabloff demonstrates how archaeology has important contributions to make to present-day issues and problems. I hope that this book will become standard fare in introduction to archaeology courses. Our discipline and our students will be improved when it does. "
- Randall McGuire, SUNY Binghamton
"What matters in Jeremy Sabloff 's ‘Archaeology Matters’ is his call that archaeology be political, practical, and located inside and within communities. I have known Jerry Sabloff over 40 years and never has his archeology been so fresh, pertinent, skillful, and inviting. He writes to us all as a senior professional who could say he has done enough, but proves here that we have more to do, particularly as citizens."
- Mark Leone, University of Maryland
How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Archaeology studies the people of long ago and far away. Former SAA President Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology is also relevant to the understanding and amelioration of modern problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and 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 challenges the field to go beyond merely understanding the past and actively engage in making a difference in the modern world.
To order, visit our website at:
http://lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=137
ISBN: 978-1-59874-088-2 (c), 978-1-59874-089-9 (p)
PRICE:
$21.95 U.S./Canadian, £11.99 (Paperback)
$59.00 U.S./Canadian, £32.99 (Cloth)
For more information, contact Caryn Berg at archaeology@LCoastPress.com
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