Seeking an Ethical Balance in Archaeological Practice in Ecuador

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ID2997193
AuthorsMike Morse (0000-0001-7493-7849, corresponding author), Michael A Morse
Year1994
Volume50
Issue2
Pages169-182
Publication date1994-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Anthropological Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-7710 • E-ISSN: 2153-3806
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1086/jar.50.2.3630457
OpenAlexW2323247592
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited10

An examination of the context in which archaeology is practiced in Ecuador demonstrates that two current ethical concerns within the discipline--the conservation of the archaeological record and the recognition of local cultural autonomy--often conflict with one another. Under circumstances where only one ethical concern can be adequately addressed, archaeologists face a difficult decision. Because each archaeologist reacts differently to such a decision, it is not possible to construct a universal archaeological ethic. Ultimately, this situation derives from the fact that archaeology, and the study of the past in general, can play a crucial role in the construction of cultural identity

Aesthetics · Archaeological evidence · Archaeological record · Archaeology · Art · Autonomy · Balance (ability) · Construct (python library) · Context (archaeology) · Environmental ethics · Face (sociological concept) · Identity (music) · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · Archaeological Research and Protection · Archaeology and Cultural Heritage · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · History · Law · Philosophy · Psychology

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