The Politics of the Past (One World Archaeology)

By P. Gathercole

Book Overview

The main aim of this book is to demonstrate the inadequacy of a history that is always written by the winners. It draws on original studies from Africa, North America, Australia and the Pacific in order to make the point and emphasizes that archaeology has a crucial role to play in promoting a more balanced, eclectic approach to the past.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0044450184
• ISBN13: 9780044450184
• Release Date: December 1989
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 1.1" x 6.3"