Pinning Down the Past Archaeology, Heritage, and Education Today - Heritage Matters

In a relatively short period of time the study of archaeology has evolved from an antiquarian interest to a specialised scientific activity. As each new method and technique is developed, and each new specialism is created, the challenge of making archaeology available as a learning resource grows with it. This book, the first to deal with the subject in such depth, examines the place of education and outreach within the wider archaeological community. Written by one of the UK's leading experts in the field, it charts the difficult development of 'education and archaeology'. With numerous informative case studies, from public access to the Roman circus at Colchester to education projects in Athens at Hadrian's Wall, among others, the book examines how the teaching of archaeology has reached the point at which it is today, summarises where that is in the author's view, and suggests areas for further enquiry. By drawing upon many decades of experience at the front line of archaeological education, the author has produced a key text that will play a major role in the continuing development of the heritage industry. . MIKE CORBISHLEY lectures in heritage education at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.

ISBN:	9781843839040
Publisher:	Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint:	The Boydell Press
Published date:	17 Apr 2014
DEWEY:	930.1071
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	13956
Number of pages:	xvi, 384
Weight:	974g
Height:	246mm
Width:	180mm
Spine width:	25mm

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