| Description |
xvii, 204 pages : illustrations, maps, portrait ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. What is Australian archaeology? -- 2. Australian developments and discoveries -- 3. The dig, diggers and the community -- 4. Romancing the stones -- 5. Exposing First Government House -- 6. The battle for Southwest Tasmania -- 7. Trouble with bones -- 8. The future of Australian archaeology -- App. 1. Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter (1983 version) -- App. 2. Statement of cultural significance regarding First Government House, 1983 |
| Summary |
Examination of the social and political context and development of archaeology in Australia; popular view of archaeology; historical development and range of the discipline; relationship of archaeology to community interests; includes case studies - the film "The Last Tasmanian", First Government House excavation, archaeology and conservation issues of south-west Tasmania, human skeletal material - reburial and ownership of remains; prospects for Australian archaeology in the future |
| Analysis |
Archaeology - Australia |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 178-192 |
| Subject |
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Australia.
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Archaeology and history -- Australia.
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Archaeology -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Antiquities.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009577
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| LC no. |
2002489579 |
| ISBN |
0522850200 : |
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