Key Concepts in Public Archaeology

Book info: Key Concepts in Public Archaeology (Hardcover, 250 pages) – UCL Press, 2018. Language: English.

This book presents an overview of the key concepts in public archaeology—a field that examines the relationship between archaeology and the public—and seeks to clarify the discipline by adopting a socially and politically engaged vision. The individual chapters introduce the themes, theories, and controversies that connect archaeology to society by providing case studies that survey the trade in illicit antiquities and how digital media are used to promote public engagement with the field. Written for both students and practitioners alike, the book also will be an essential resource for pointing readers to further scholarship. Editorial Reviews Review

'Key Concepts in Public Archaeology offers a useful compilation of themes and has the advantage of being freely available on the publisher's platform, giving access to a much-needed resource in a context where most contents are locked away behind a paywall or expensive purchase prices.'
Public Archaeology

'Key Concepts in Public Archaeology offers an overview of the remarkable diversity of ways UK archaeologists have brought the field to a wide audience of nonprofessionals, many in active roles. Moshenska, the volume editor, offers a succinct but thoughtful definition for public archaeology as "practice and scholarship where archaeology meets the world."'
American Anthropologist

'Littered throughout with concise and well-chosen case studies, Key Concepts in Public Archaeology could become essential reading for undergraduates and is a welcome reminder of where archaeology sits in UK society today.'
British Archaeology

'Moshenska has brought together a bevy of talented individuals who have produced a solid introductory text that is accessible in terms of cost and content. The book is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to public archaeology, but it does an excellent job in capturing diverse interfaces between archaeology and the public.'
Historical Archaeology

About the Author Gabriel Moshenska is associate professor in public archaeology at UCL Institute of Archaeology.