- Diverse contributions in the field of public archaeology from a variety of international contributors.
- An important source of debate and point of reference for seminar-based teaching and self-guided learning.
- Divided into four clear sections ranging from archaeological heritage and museum studies to key issues and debates affecting the practice of archaeology and the perception of archaeological remains in contemporary societies.
Illustrated throughout.
The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology seeks to reappraise the place of archaeology in the contemporary world by providing a series of essays that critically engage with both old and current debates in the field of public archaeology.
Divided into four distinct sections and drawing across disciplines in this dynamic field, the volume aims to evaluate the range of research strategies and methods used in archaeological heritage and museum studies, identify and contribute to key contemporary debates, critically explore the history of archaeological resource management, and question the fundamental principles and practices through which the archaeological past is understood and used today.