Public Benefits Of Archaeology,New

It is no longer a question that conducting archaeology with an eye toward the general public is important for the discipline. What Little has accomplished in this volume is to push the dialogue further in exploring both why it is important to a nonarchaeology audience and how it is important in our world today.'Mark Warner, University of IdahoLittle brings together an unprecedented mix of authors from all aspects of the profession, as well as several nonarchaeologists, who address the broad range of contributions that archaeology makes beyond research. Their discussion confronts the issue of exactly who the public is and why it should care about archaeology at all. These authors prove, in exploring diverse crosssections of the public, that archaeology plays a crucial role in providing an authentic past, opportunities for critical thinking, and multicultural education. The eclectic nature of the collection allows for a thorough exploration of major issues central to the conduct of archaeological scholarship: museum and site interpretation, site preservation, education, media relations, descendant communities, and politics and public policy.ContentsForeword: The Value of Archaeology, by Roger G. KennedyPart I. Finding Common Ground1. Archaeology as a Shared Vision, by Barbara J. Little2. Public Benefits of Archaeological Research, by William D. LipePart II. Many Publics, Many Benefits3. Heritage, History, and Archaeological Educators, by Francis P. McManamon4. Hopi Understanding of the Past: A Collaborative Approach, by Leigh (Jenkins) Kuwanwisiwma5. Neat Stuff and Good Stories: Interpreting Historical Archaeology in Two Local Communities, by Adrian Praetzellis6. Underwater Heritage and the Diving Community, by Lynn Harris7. On the Power of Historical Archaeology to Change Historians' Minds about the Past, by James P. Whittenburg8. Garbology: The Archaeology of Fresh Garbage, by W. L. Rathje9. Empowerment, Ecology, and Evidence: The Relevance of Mortuary Archaeology to the Public, by Thomas A. J. CristPart III. Learning from an Authentic Past10. Protecting the Past to Benefit the Public, by George S. Smith and John E. Ehrenhard11. Roadside Ruins: Does America Still Need Archaeology Museums? by David Hurst Thomas12. Archaeology and Tourism at Mount Vernon, by Esther C. White13. Broadening the Interpretations of the Past at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, by Paul A. Shackel14. Myths, Lies, and Videotapes: Information as Antidote to Social Studies Classrooms and Pop Culture, by Fay Metcalf15. Project Archaeology: Putting the Intrigue of the Past in Public Education, by Jeanne M. Moe16. Pursuing the ZiNj Strategy Like There's No Tomorrow, by Kevin T. Jones and Julie E. Maurer LongstrethPart IV. Promoting the Public Benefits of Archaeology17. Irreplaceable Heritage: Archaeology and the National Register of Historic Places, by Carol D. Shull18. Archaeology in Santa Fe: A PublicPrivate Balancing Act, by Mary Grzeskowiak Ragins19. Potsherds and Politics, by Terry Goddard20. Archaeology and the Tourism Train, by Katherine Slick21. The Web of Archaeology: Its Many Values and Opportunities, by S. Terry Childs22. The Archaeologist as Storyteller, by Peter A. Young23. Reaching the Hidden Audience: Ten Rules for the Archaeological Writer, by Mitch AllenEpilogue, by Brian M. FaganBarbara J. Little is an archaeologist for the National Park Service.