The Presented Past

Author : B. L. Molyneaux,P. G. Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134865093

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The Presented Past by B. L. Molyneaux,P. G. Stone Pdf

The Presented Past is concerned with the differences between the comparatively static, well-understood way in which the past is presented in schools, museums and at historic sites compared to the approaches currently being explored in contemporary archaeology. It challenges the all-too-frequent representation of the past as something finished, understood and objective, rather than something that is `constructed' and therefore open to co-existing interpretations and constant re-interpretation. Central to the book is the belief that the presentation of the past in school curricula and in museum and site interpretations will benefit from a greater use of non-documentary sources derived from archaeological study and oral histories. The book suggests that a view of the past incorporating a larger body of evidence and a wider variety of understanding will help to invigorate the way history is taught. The Presented Past will be of interest to teachers, archaeologists, cultural resource managers, in fact anyone who is concerned with how the past is presented.

Author : Joanne Pillsbury
Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : America
ISBN : 088402380X

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Volume based on the papers presented at the symposium "Past Presented: A Symposium on the History of Archaeological Illustration" held at the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library annd Collection, WAshinton D.C. on October 9-10, 2009

Author : Travis W. Stanton,Kenichiro Tsukamoto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 1524980005

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The Past in the Present by Travis W. Stanton,Kenichiro Tsukamoto Pdf

Author : Ian Hodder
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473819542

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The Present Past by Ian Hodder Pdf

This updated edition of Professor Ian Hodders original and classic work on the role which anthropology must play in the interpretation of the archaeological record.There has long been a need for archaeologists and anthropologists to correlate their ideas and methods for interpreting the material culture of past civilisations. Archaeological interpretation of the past is inevitably based on the ideas and experiences of the present and the use of such ethnographic analogy has been widely adapted and criticised, not least in Britain.In this challenging study, Ian Hodder questions the assumptions, values and methods which have been too readily accepted. At the same time, he shows how anthropology can be applied to archaeology. He examines the criteria for the proper use of analogy and, in particular, emphasises the need to consider the meaning and interpretation of material cultures within the total social and cultural contexts. He discusses anthropological models of refuse deposits, technology and production, subsistence, settlement, burial, trade exchange, art form and ritual; he then considers their application to comparable archaeological data.Throughout, Professor Hodder emphasises the need for a truly scientific approach and a critical self-awareness by archaeologists, who should be prepared to study their own social and cultural context, not least their own attitudes to the present-day material world.

Author : John H. Jameson,Sherene Baugher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780387482163

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Past Meets Present by John H. Jameson,Sherene Baugher Pdf

The last decade has witnessed increased interest in establishing partnerships between professional practitioners in public interpretation and educational institutions to excavate and preserve the past. These developments have occurred amidst a realization that community-based partnerships are the most effective mechanism for long-term success. With international contributions, this volume addresses these latest trends and provides case studies of successful partnerships.

Author : Richard Terdiman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501717604

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Present Past by Richard Terdiman Pdf

This book is about memory—about how the past persists into the present, and about how this persistence has been understood over the past two centuries. Since the French Revolution, memory has been the source of an intense disquiet. Fundamental cultural theories have sought to understand it, and have striven to represent its stresses.

Author : Stacy Flora Roth
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0807847100

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Past Into Present by Stacy Flora Roth Pdf

First-person interpretation_the portrayal of historical characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying_is an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues. Stacy Roth

Author : Sabine Hildebrandt,Miriam Offer,Michael A. Grodin
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789207859

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Recognizing the Past in the Present by Sabine Hildebrandt,Miriam Offer,Michael A. Grodin Pdf

Following decades of silence about the involvement of doctors, medical researchers and other health professionals in the Holocaust and other National Socialist (Nazi) crimes, scholars in recent years have produced a growing body of research that reveals the pervasive extent of that complicity. This interdisciplinary collection of studies presents documentation of the critical role medicine played in realizing the policies of Hitler’s regime. It traces the history of Nazi medicine from its roots in the racial theories of the 1920s, through its manifestations during the Nazi period, on to legacies and continuities from the postwar years to the present.

Author : Artur Ribeiro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000551051

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Archaeology and Intentionality by Artur Ribeiro Pdf

Archaeology and Intentionality explores perhaps one of the most overlooked topics in archaeology, that of intentionality. In archaeology, most explanations of human behaviour rely on intentionality, and this book fills a surprising gap in the literature. By identifying the historical trajectory of the notion of intentionality, this book reframes our understanding of what it means to act intentionally and how archaeologists provide explanations concerning past (and present) societies. In general, this book presents a strong framework for archaeological research, one that fits to current archaeological practices and research around the world. This framework considers that past actors were not unconditional free agents, who could act however they wished, nor were they absolute prisoners of the economic, biological, and environmental circumstances in which they lived. From the standpoint of intentionality, it becomes clear that human agency is not about what you can or cannot do, but about what you should do, that is to say, actions are above all ethical. In a world wealth inequality runs rampant, where humans have damaged the environment beyond recognition, and where technology advances at an alarming rate, it is important that we recognize our intentions and the ethical responsibility that accompanies those intentions. The book highlights how archaeology is the perfect discipline to understand how and from where those intentions come. Addressing several problems in archaeological theory and connecting archaeology, philosophy, and social theory, this book is for students and researchers interested in archaeological theory and how it informs practice.

Author : Ioannis Poulios
Publisher : Ubiquity Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781909188297

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The Past in the Present by Ioannis Poulios Pdf

The Past in the Present deals with the complexities in the operation and management of living heritage sites. It presents a new interpretation of such sites based on the concept of continuity, and its evolution to the present. It is demonstrated that the current theoretical framework and practice of conservation, as best epitomised in a values-based approach and the World Heritage concept, is based on discontinuity created between the monuments (considered to belong to the past) and the people of the present, thus seemingly unable to embrace living heritage sites. From this position, the study suggests an innovative approach that views communities and sites as an inseparable entity: a Living Heritage Approach. This approach brings a new insight into key concepts such as authenticity and sustainable development. Through the use of the monastic site of Meteora, Greece, as a case study, the discussion generated aims to shift the focus of conservation from ‘preservation’ towards a continual process of ‘creation’ in an ongoing present, attempting to change the way heritage is perceived, protected and, more importantly, further created. “The Past in the Present is an important and much-needed contribution to the debate about living heritage – and it is particularly significant in the context of the heritage of the past in the modern world. Anyone concerned with how the past is, or should be, integrated within modern lives and identities will need to read this book.” – Leslie Brubaker, Director, Centre for Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies, University of Birmingham, UK. “This interesting and thoroughly researched book by Ioannis Poulios is a useful tool in promoting the Living Heritage Approach, and provides a sound theoretical basis for future work. Living Heritage Approach is a paradigm shift that suggests a new way of addressing conservation for our heritage. ICCROM is proud to have introduced this approach, also with the contribution of Ioannis.” – Gamini Wijesuriya, Project Manager, ICCROM.

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857854193

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Archaeology and Anthropology by Bloomsbury Publishing Pdf

Though archaeologists have long acknowledged the work of social anthropologists, anthropologists have been much less eager to repay the compliment. This volume argues that the time has come to recognise the insights archaeological approaches can bring to anthropology. Archaeology's rigorous approach to evidence and material culture; its ability to develop flexible research methodologies; its readiness to work with large-scale models of comparative social change, and to embrace the latest technology all means that it can offer valuable methods that can enrich and enhance current anthropological thinking. Cross-disciplinary and international in scope, this exciting volume draws together cutting-edge essays on the relationship between the two disciplines, arguing for greater collaboration and pointing to new concepts and approaches for anthropology. With contributions from leading scholars, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars of archaeology, anthropology and related disciplines.

Author : Michael Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Psychodynamic psychotherapy
ISBN : 0335201970

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The Presenting Past by Michael Jacobs Pdf

This revised edition is a readable overview of the developmental principles underlying psychodynamic counselling. Organised into three broad themes - dependency, autonomy and interdependence - it will appeal to established clinicians as well as students.

Author : Rodrigo Patto Sá Motta
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782847687

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A Present Past by Rodrigo Patto Sá Motta Pdf

The events related to the 1964 coup and the military dictatorship (1964-85) have become common currency in the recent public debate in Brazil. The issue is especially strategic to the extreme right-wing groups surrounding Jair Bolsonaro, the president elected in 2018. For them, the 1964 coup is cherished and celebrated, marking defeat of the left and the beginning of a political regime oriented towards order and progress. The political project built around Bolsonaro is an attempt to impose a distorted and Manichean view of recent history, both by discourse and attempts of censorship. According to that view, 1964 was not a coup detat, but a revolution that saved Brazilians from communism. In Brazil, history is being manipulated to convince people that the military were good rulers, an image that connects to the present authoritarian (albeit elected) government supported by the Armed Forces. Right-wingers, nostalgic for the 1960s dictatorship, promote initiatives to discredit academic researchers and historians who disagree with their mind set. A Present Past offers a well-founded approach to the history of the military dictatorship. Chapters are dedicated to analysing the most controversial topics of the current debate. The primary aim is to disseminate knowledge about the prevailing dictatorship circumstances, with a firm eye on how the past military regime impacts on the present. The purpose is to prevent peddlers of fake news and the ultra-right negationists from winning over the Brazilian public with their authoritarian versions of history. In sum, this is a book committed to democracy. This commitment does not imply any disrespect for the academy, or for opposing points of view, but at its heart it defends historiography via scientific method to counter authoritarian imposition of a historical narrative that supports dictatorship in any form and its leaders, political and military, remaining in power through coercion.

Author : Richard Terdiman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 0801481325

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Present Past by Richard Terdiman Pdf

This book is about memory--about how the past persists into the present, and about how this persistence has been understood over the past two centuries. Since the French Revolution, memory has been the source of an intense disquiet. Fundamental cultural theories have sought to understand it, and have striven to represent its stresses.

Author : Helaine Silverman,Emma Waterton,Steve Watson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319428703

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Heritage in Action by Helaine Silverman,Emma Waterton,Steve Watson Pdf

In this textbook we see heritage in action in indigenous and vernacular communities, in urban development and regeneration schemes, in expressions of community, in acts of nostalgia and memorialization and counteracts of forgetting, in museums and other spaces of representation, in tourism, in the offices of those making public policy, and in the politics of identity and claims toward cultural property. Whether renowned or local, tangible or intangible, the entire heritage enterprise, at whatever scale, is by now inextricably embedded in “value”. The global context requires a sanguine approach to heritage in which the so-called critical stance is not just theorized in a rarefied sphere of scholarly lexical gymnastics, but practically engaged and seen to be doing things in the world.