Re-visiting the field

Collaborative archaeology as paradigm shift

Bibliographic Data

ID11073186
AuthorsPatricia A Mcanany (0000-0001-6657-9711, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, corresponding author), Sarah M Rowe (0000-0002-6110-4669, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
Year2015
Volume40
Issue5
Pages499-507
Publication date2015-10-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Field Archaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0093-4690 • E-ISSN: 2042-4582
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1179/2042458215y.0000000007
OpenAlexW1677964299
LanguageEN
Citations received48
References cited39

The emphasis of the JFA on field methods resonates strongly with current disciplinary interest in multivocality and participatory research. In this new epistemology of inclusiveness, communities play an active role in the production of archaeological knowledge as well as in the conservation of cultural heritage. From the perspective of archaeologists trained in the U.S. who conduct research in Latin America, we historicize changes in the triadic relationship among archaeologists, contemporary communities, and things of the past. This examination focuses on the evolving social context of archaeological practice. The social milieu within which archaeology is conducted is explored further by reference to a recent survey of archaeologists that elicited comments on grand challenges to archaeology. A few examples of the many forms that an engaged archaeology might take are offered from the Maya region. Although collaborative research poses challenges that emerge as communities entangled with archaeological practice become research partners, we suggest that the enhanced relevance that accompanies this transformation is well worth the effort

Archaeological theory · Archaeology · Art · Citizen journalism · Context (archaeology · Discipline · Field (mathematics · Field research · Historical archaeology · Maya · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Relevance (law · Social science · Sociology · Visual arts · Anthropology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · History

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