Katie Stringer Clary - Böcker

A collection of detailed case studies that emphasize partnerships with local and descendant communities to foster ethical, inclusive research practicesThis book highlights approaches to archaeological research that emphasize active involvement of local communities and descendant groups in the design, investigation, interpretation, and management of sites and heritage. It argues for a paradigm shift toward ethical, inclusive, and community-driven archaeology, providing real-world examples that demonstrate the broad applicability and benefits of collaborative work.The detailed case studies in this book examine successes and challenges in building reciprocal partnerships within academic, public outreach, museum, and compliance contexts. These projects include NAGPRA compliance work with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, an archaeological field school in South Carolina that provides educators with resources for teaching African American history, and the preservation of a cemetery uncovered during FEMA efforts in the US Virgin Islands. Throughout the chapters of Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology, contributors advocate for consultation, shared decision-making, respect for knowledge systems, and the integration of diverse perspectives at every stage of archaeological practice.Contributors: Scott Willard Katie Stringer Clary Jayne-Leigh Thomas Brianna Cail Norman Hildebrand A. Brooke Persons Holly Norton Rebecca A. Hawkins Hannah Strehlau Rick Knecht Anna Wessman Warren Jones Kelly Goldberg Stacey Halfmoon Diane Hunter Larry Heady Tonya Tipton Charlotta Hillerdal Kevin C. Nolan Cheryl Cail William Tarrant Stacey Young Jonathan Lim Bonnie Pitblado Julie Olds Heather Shotton Rhonda Hayworth Kristin M. Barry Glenna Wallace Anna Mossolova Edward W. Herrmann Alice Watterson Charles A. Bello Christine Thompson Robyn S. Lacy Lynn Marie Church Nekole Alligood Kate A. Crossan Harold Hatcher Ethel Cook Suzie Thomas Matthew Bussler Mary C. Davis Salvador Valdez-Ono Carolyn D. Dillian

This book provides a comprehensive examination of death, dying, and human remains in museums and heritage sites around the world.Presenting a diverse range of contributions from scholars, practitioners, and artists, the book reminds us that death and the dead body are omnipresent in museum and heritage spaces. Chapters appraise collection practices and their historical context, present global perspectives and potential resolutions, and suggest how death and dying should be presented to the public. Acknowledging that professionals in the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) fields are engaging in vital discussions about repatriation and anti-colonialist narratives, the book includes reflections on a variety of deathscapes that are at the forefront of the debate. Taking a multivocal approach, the handbook provides a foundation for debate as well as a reference for how the dead are treated within the public arena. Most important, perhaps, the book highlights best practices and calls for more ethical frameworks and strategies for collaboration, particularly with descendant communities.The Routledge Handbook of Museums, Heritage, and Death will be useful to all individuals working with, studying, and interested in curation and exhibition at museums and heritage sites around the world. It will be of particular interest to those working in the fields of heritage, museum studies, death studies, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, and history.