In this Book
- Archaeology's Footprints in the Modern World
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: University of Utah Press
What is the social value of archaeological research to present-day society? Michael Schiffer answers this question with forty-two case studies from a global perspective to demonstrate archaeology’s diverse scientific and humanistic contributions. Drawing on nearly five decades of research, he delivers fascinating yet nontechnical discussions that provide a deeper understanding of what archaeologists do and why they do it.
From reconstructing human evolution and behavior in prehistoric times to providing evidence that complements recorded history or debunks common legends, archaeologists help us understand our human past. They have also played crucial roles in developing techniques essential for the investigation of climate change along with tools for environmental reconstruction. Working for cities, tribes, and federal agencies, archaeologists manage cultural resources and testify in court. In forensic contexts, archaeological expertise enables the gathering of critical evidence. With engaging and lively prose, Archaeology’s Footprints brings to life a full panorama of contributions that have had an impact on modern society.
Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- pp. xi-xii
- Introduction
- pp. xv-xxiv
- 3. King Solomon’s Mines
- pp. 15-20
- 8. Kourion, a Roman Town in Cyprus
- pp. 54-59
- IV. Collaborating with Communities
- pp. 67-70
- V. Pursuing an Activist Agenda
- pp. 89-92
- 13. Remembering the Ludlow Massacre
- pp. 93-97
- 14. Advocating for Homeless People
- pp. 98-103
- 15. Promoting the Electric Car Revival
- pp. 104-112
- VI. Reviving Ancient Technologies
- pp. 113-116
- 16. Chipped Stone Scalpels
- pp. 117-121
- 17. Raised-Field Agriculture in the Andes
- pp. 122-127
- VII. Managing Cultural Resources
- pp. 135-138
- 22. California Indians v. United States
- pp. 163-168
- 24. The International Antiquities Trade
- pp. 174-178
- IX. Doing Fieldwork in a Forensic Context
- pp. 179-182
- 26. A Nazi-Era Mass Grave in Ukraine
- pp. 188-192
- X. Expanding the Social Sciences
- pp. 197-200
- 28. The Garbage Project
- pp. 201-205
- 31. The Mysterious Pigment: Maya Blue
- pp. 221-224
- 32. Radiocarbon Dating
- pp. 225-230
- 33. Nuclear Waste Disposal
- pp. 231-236
- XII. Bolstering Biological Sciences
- pp. 237-240
- 34. Origin of the Domesticated Sunflower
- pp. 241-246
- 37. Tree-Ring Dating and Dendroclimatology
- pp. 263-268
- 38. Dating Sunset Crater
- pp. 269-273
- XIV. Revealing Our Prehistoric Past
- pp. 281-284
- 40. In the Beginning
- pp. 285-294
- 41. From Foragers to Farmers
- pp. 295-302
- 42. The Urban Revolution
- pp. 303-310
- References
- pp. 335-374
- About the Author
- pp. 375-376
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2017