Description: Archaeology has often been put to political use, particularly by nationalists. This timely collection ranges from propaganda purposes served by archaeology in the Nazi state to lesser-known instances of ideological archaeology elsewhere. A distinguished group of international scholars highlights common threads in these experiences, arguing that archaeologists need to be more sophisticated about the use and abuse of their studies. The book raises cogent questions concerning not only archaeology, but also history and anthropology in general.
Review Quotes: "...highly recommended. It treats an acute problem that is relevant for all archaeologists. The familiarity of the individual authors with the complex political histories of their research areas provides the reader with a set of fascinating and provocative case studies." Reinhard Bernbeck, American Antiquity