Archaeologies of the Contemporary Past

Victor Buchli, Gavin Lucas

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Publisher's Synopsis

Archaeologies of the Contemporary Past turns what is usually seen as a method for investigating the distant past onto the present. In doing so, it reveals fresh ways of looking both at ourselves and modern society as well as the discipline of archaeology.This volume represents the most recent research in this area and examines a variety of contexts including:* Art Deco* landfills* miner strikes* college fraternities* an abandoned council house.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415232791
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	25 Jan 2001
Edition:	1st edition
DEWEY:	930.101
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	206
Weight:	328g
Height:	235mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	12mm