Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh is Curator of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Rather than reviewing what is known about the ancient Southwest, this book examines how archaeological practices have impacted living communities. Colwell-Chanthaphonh (Denver Museum of Nature and Science) usefully summarizes the alienations and entanglements between mainstream archaeological practices and southwestern Native American understandings of deep history. He concisely outlines how indigenous people historically were barred from the archaeological study of their past, and their recent (yet still incomplete) successes in breaking into the conversation. Colwell-Chanthaphonh consistently tacks back and forth between the perspectives of archaeologists and Native peoples, attempting to keep them "separate but equal." The book treats their divergent approaches to the value of the past and sites, the history of archaeological research, and federal laws governing indigenous heritage. Coverage of Native participation in and resistance to early excavations, the emergence of tribal-run heritage programs, and recent collaborative efforts between indigenous people and mainstream archaeologists is particularly strong. The volume, written for nonspecialists, will also be a great addition to introductory courses in southwestern and North American archaeology. Summing Up: Highly recommended.

• Chapter 1 List of FiguresChapter 2 List of TablesChapter 3 Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 4 Chapter 2. Histories and TraditionsChapter 5 Chapter 3. Explorations and ContestationsChapter 6 Chapter 4. Laws and EthicsChapter 7 Chapter 5. Communities and CollaborationsChapter 8 Chapter 6. ConclusionsChapter 9 References

Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh is Curator of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Rather than reviewing what is known about the ancient Southwest, this book examines how archaeological practices have impacted living communities. Colwell-Chanthaphonh (Denver Museum of Nature and Science) usefully summarizes the alienations and entanglements between mainstream archaeological practices and southwestern Native American understandings of deep history. He concisely outlines how indigenous people historically were barred from the archaeological study of their past, and their recent (yet still incomplete) successes in breaking into the conversation. Colwell-Chanthaphonh consistently tacks back and forth between the perspectives of archaeologists and Native peoples, attempting to keep them "separate but equal." The book treats their divergent approaches to the value of the past and sites, the history of archaeological research, and federal laws governing indigenous heritage. Coverage of Native participation in and resistance to early excavations, the emergence of tribal-run heritage programs, and recent collaborative efforts between indigenous people and mainstream archaeologists is particularly strong. The volume, written for nonspecialists, will also be a great addition to introductory courses in southwestern and North American archaeology. Summing Up: Highly recommended.

• Chapter 1 List of FiguresChapter 2 List of TablesChapter 3 Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 4 Chapter 2. Histories and TraditionsChapter 5 Chapter 3. Explorations and ContestationsChapter 6 Chapter 4. Laws and EthicsChapter 7 Chapter 5. Communities and CollaborationsChapter 8 Chapter 6. ConclusionsChapter 9 References

Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh is Curator of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Rather than reviewing what is known about the ancient Southwest, this book examines how archaeological practices have impacted living communities. Colwell-Chanthaphonh (Denver Museum of Nature and Science) usefully summarizes the alienations and entanglements between mainstream archaeological practices and southwestern Native American understandings of deep history. He concisely outlines how indigenous people historically were barred from the archaeological study of their past, and their recent (yet still incomplete) successes in breaking into the conversation. Colwell-Chanthaphonh consistently tacks back and forth between the perspectives of archaeologists and Native peoples, attempting to keep them "separate but equal." The book treats their divergent approaches to the value of the past and sites, the history of archaeological research, and federal laws governing indigenous heritage. Coverage of Native participation in and resistance to early excavations, the emergence of tribal-run heritage programs, and recent collaborative efforts between indigenous people and mainstream archaeologists is particularly strong. The volume, written for nonspecialists, will also be a great addition to introductory courses in southwestern and North American archaeology. Summing Up: Highly recommended.

• Chapter 1 List of FiguresChapter 2 List of TablesChapter 3 Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 4 Chapter 2. Histories and TraditionsChapter 5 Chapter 3. Explorations and ContestationsChapter 6 Chapter 4. Laws and EthicsChapter 7 Chapter 5. Communities and CollaborationsChapter 8 Chapter 6. ConclusionsChapter 9 References