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Garrett G. Fagan | 420 pages | 15 Feb 2006 | Taylor & Francis Ltd | 9780415305938 | English | London, United Kingdom Archaeological Fantasies : How Pseudoarchaeology Misrepresents the Past and Misleads the Public PDF Book Fagan ed. Return to Book Page. One or more items could not be added because you are not logged in. Skip to main content. Paperback , pages. Archaeological fantasies : how pseudoarchaeology misrepresents the past and misleads the public. From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Wild West, David Mountain brings colour and perspective to historical mythmaking. The volume considers the historical problems of approaching the material elements of religious life and bridges the methodological gap between religious studies and by proposing a new way of understanding the materiality of — as active, engaged and projecting a level of autonomous social agency. Practitioners of pseudoarchaeology often rail against academic archaeologists and established scientific methods, claiming that conventional science has overlooked critical evidence. Pseudoarchaeology and essentializing difference. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Temporarily Out of Stock Online Please check back later for updated availability. Cole refers to such beliefs as "cult archaeology" and believes them to be pseudoarchaeological. This is the role of sensemaking. Why do we not talk of the discipline of the archaeology of religion, in the same way we do the of religion, or the sociology of religion? How Pseudoarchaeology misrepresents the past and misleads the public. Today is often used to justify xenophobia, nationalism and inequality as we cling to grand origin stories and heroic tales of extraordinary men. Case studies include surveys of esoteric and the supposedly mystical Maya, Nazi pseudoarchaeology, and ancient in modern . Wheatley, L. Science and in Archaeology 2nd ed. Full of adventures, and based on detailed research and interviews, Past Mistakes will make you reconsider your understanding of history — and of the world today. Do all the world's owe a debt of gratitude to a single super- in ancient times? Andy Japan rated it liked it Sep 24, As it turned out, some of the students Feder was teaching put some stake in the pseudoscience claims. Includes bibliographical references and index. Fagan and Kenneth L. If it is added to AbeBooks by one of our member booksellers, we will notify you! Concluding Observations. Sokeian Skeptics fence sitters and true believers student acceptance of an improbable prehistory. Cole believed that most pseudoarchaeologists do not understand how scientific investigation works, and that they instead believe it to be a "simple, catastrophic right versus wrong battle" between contesting theories. Pseudoarchaeology and Nationalism: Essentializing Difference 8. Including case studies such as the supposedly mystical Maya, Nazi pseudoarchaeology, ancient pseudohistory in modern India, and surveys of esoteric Egypt, this fascinating text will appeal to students of archaeology and ancient history as well as being of interest to the general reader. Karin marked it as to-read Jun 24, Friedman has received numerous awards and honors , including election to the National Academy of Readers' Most Anticipated Books of January. Author : Garrett G. Since this volume is primarily dedicated to the theoretical and the abstract, descriptive material is kept to a minimum. Send a Request. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Fagan and Feder believed that it was not possible for academic archaeologists to successfully engage with pseudoarchaeologists, remarking that "you cannot reason with unreason". Pseudoarchaeology can be motivated by nationalism cf. Cultural anthropology, Archaeology, , Sociology, History. Garrett G. Alicia Duff marked it as to-read Jan 11, Participatory "public" or "community" archaeology offers guided engagement. It deals with a number of issues of the Indus Civilization, which are primarily of theoretical importance. Retrieved 13 March Archaeological Fantasies : How Pseudoarchaeology Misrepresents the Past and Misleads the Public Writer

Pseudoscience and postmodernism Antagonists or fellow travelers? Customers who bought this item also bought. Direitos autorais. Part 1: The Phenomenon. We appreciate your support of online literacy with your eLibrary Card Membership. Pseudoarchaeology — also known as alternative archaeology , fringe archaeology , fantastic archaeology , or cult archaeology — refers to interpretations of the past from outside of the community, which reject the accepted datagathering and analytical methods of the discipline. Concluding Observations. Archaeological frauds and are considered intentional pseudoarchaeology. Online sites Daniel, R. Brand new: Lowest price The lowest- priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Why do we not talk of the discipline of the archaeology of religion, in the same way we do the anthropology of religion, or the sociology of religion? Add to wishlist. This is the role of sensemaking. Exploring , mysteries and misconceptions about the past — from the legacies of figures like Pythagoras and Christopher Columbus, to the realities of life in the gun-toting Wild West, to the archaeological digs that have upset our understanding of the birth of civilisation — David Mountain reveals how ongoing revolutions in history and archaeology are shedding light on the truth. Buy New Learn more about this copy. His main research interests lie in the field of Roman History, on which he has published Bathing in Public in the Roman World, , and numerous scholarly articles. Archaeologists distinguish their research from pseudoarchaeology by pointing to differences in research methodology, including recursive methods, falsifiable theories, peer review, and a generally systematic approach to collecting data. He noted that they included those "who openly admitted to not having read a word written by a trained Egyptologist" but who at the same time "were pronouncing how academic was all wrong, even sinister. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Jeffrey M. Academic archaeologist John R. They contemplate what differentiates it from real archaeology; its defining characteristics; the reasons for its popular appeal and how television documentaries contribute to its popularity; how nationalist agendas can warp genuine archaeology in to a pseudo-version; and the links between pseudoarchaeology and other brands of false history and pseudo science. Nessun eBook disponibile Psychology Press Hoepli. Today history is often used to justify xenophobia, nationalism and inequality as we cling to grand origin stories and heroic tales of extraordinary men. In this collection of stimulating and engaging essays, a diverse group of scholars, scientists, and writers consider the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from a variety of perspectives. Book Description Taylor and Francis , London, Is this coincidence just merely haphazard or does it obey more structural rules? Excavation Post-excavation. Sommario Diagnosing pseudoarchaeology. Fagan and Kenneth L. Hyperdiffusionism in archaeology. Emphasis was placed on the media's reporting of sensational and politically motivated archaeological claims and the academy's responsibility in responding to it. Archaeological Fantasies : How Pseudoarchaeology Misrepresents the Past and Misleads the Public Reviews

The attraction of nonrational archaeological hypotheses The individual and sociological factors. Instead of testing the evidence to see what hypotheses it fits, pseudoarchaeologists "press-gang" the archaeological data to fit a "favored conclusion" that is often arrived at through hunches, , or religious or nationalist dogma. Fagan , ed. Psychology Press Hoepli. Synopsis This edited volume examines the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from a variety of perspectives. Another form of evidence used by a number of pseudoarchaeologists is the interpretation of various myths as reflecting historical events, but in doing so these myths are often taken out of their cultural contexts. Add to Wishlist. These and other scenarios are thrown up by purveyors of what is often dubbed alternative, fringe or popular archaeology and ancient history. Account Options Accedi. Sign in with your eLibrary Card close. Audible 0 editions. Archaeologists distinguish their research from pseudoarchaeology by pointing to differences in research methodology, including recursive methods, falsifiable theories, peer review, and a generally systematic approach to collecting data. It subsequently led to the publication of an academic anthology, Archaeological Fantasies: How Pseudoarchaeology Misinterprets the Past and Misleads the Public , which was edited by Garrett G. Search for: Search. Feder, Kenneth L. Part 1: The Phenomenon. Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology 2nd ed. Wheatley, L. And this immense powerhouse and clearing-house of knowledge has presented their dogma of history to the general public totally unhindered and unchallenged from the outside. The volume considers the historical problems of approaching the material elements of religious life and bridges the methodological gap between religious studies and archaeology by proposing a new way of understanding the materiality of religion — as active, engaged and projecting a level of autonomous social agency. Feder, Kenneth This edited volume examines the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from a variety of perspectives. New York: Routledge, pp. How pseudoarchaeology misrepresents the past and misleads the public. Many people believed this date to mark the end of the world or, at the very least, a shift to a new form of global consciousness. Esoteric Egypt. Indo- migration debate. Sokeian For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. We appreciate your support of online literacy with your eLibrary Card Membership. Feder, Kenneth. How pseudoarchaeology misrepresents the past and misleads the public. Memoirs of a true believer. The Atlantean box. It deals with a number of issues of the Indus Civilization, which are primarily of theoretical importance. Is there a fantastic body of ancient wisdom awaiting discovery, which will help solve the world's problems? On a more sinister note: now this "church of science" has formed a network of watchdog organisations such as CSICOP and The Skeptical Society [ sic ] to name but a few in order to act as the gatekeepers of the truth as they see it , ready to come down like the proverbial ton of bricks on all those whom they perceive as "frauds," "," and "pseudo-scientists" - in short, heretics. Jeffrey M. The term is imprecise and inaccurate. Finally, the critical examination of archaeological approaches to the materiality of religion is furthered through the consideration of non-archaeological ways of examining the social roles that plays in life. Arthur was reinterred at Glastonbury in a magnificent ceremonial attended by the king and queen. Account Options Fazer login. Archaeological frauds and hoaxes are considered intentional pseudoarchaeology. Do all the world's civilizations owe a debt of gratitude to a single super-civilization in ancient times? Fagan, Garrett G.

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This item is printed on demand. Fagan ed. Established seller since Why do we not talk of the discipline of the archaeology of religion, in the same way we do the anthropology of religion, or the sociology of religion? Pseudoarchaeology — also known as alternative archaeology , fringe archaeology , fantastic archaeology , or cult archaeology — refers to interpretations of the past from outside of the archaeological science community, which reject the accepted datagathering and analytical methods of the discipline. The papers in this book try to answer these two questions by examining praxis-based contexts in which archaeological ethics unfolds. Flag as Inappropriate. ASOR Blog. The Atlantean Box Fringe archaeological ideas such as archaeocryptography and have been embraced by ranging from the British Israelites to the theosophists. Cole believed that most pseudoarchaeologists do not understand how scientific investigation works, and that they instead believe it to be a "simple, catastrophic right versus wrong battle" between contesting theories. Fagan ISBN Lowenthal New Paperback Quantity available: New paperback Quantity available: Add to Wishlist. He went onto say that this "pseudoarchaeology" had "many of the attributes, causes, and effects of religion. The volume considers the historical problems of approaching the material elements of religious life and bridges the methodological gap between religious studies and archaeology by proposing a new way of understanding the materiality of religion — as active, engaged and projecting a level of autonomous social agency. Book Description Routledge , Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology 2nd ed. How archaeologists communicate their research to the public through the media and how the media view archaeologists has become an important feature in the contemporary world of academic and professional archaeologists. The Colonization of the Past and the Pedagogy of the Future William H. Since this volume is primarily dedicated to the theoretical and the abstract, descriptive material is kept to a minimum. For more help see the Common Knowledge help page. See all 7 - All listings for this product. Solomon , S. Synopsis About this title This edited volume examines the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from a variety of perspectives. and nationalism. Cultural anthropology, Archaeology, Social anthropology, Sociology, History. https://files8.webydo.com/9583555/UploadedFiles/F98643C2-BAEE-D056-2A7B-878483A30622.pdf https://cdn.starwebserver.se/shops/robertperssonvj/files/hal-leonard-bass-method-book-1-730.pdf https://cdn.starwebserver.se/shops/ronjajohanssonhk/files/aqa-a-level-religious-studies-year-1-including-as-612.pdf https://files8.webydo.com/9583642/UploadedFiles/EE9739B9-3267-62F2-9B00-EA926ABB10FF.pdf https://cdn.starwebserver.se/shops/aaronhermanssoniv/files/garry-kasparov-on-garry-kasparov-part-2-1985-1993-802.pdf https://cdn.starwebserver.se/shops/oliwerhenrikssonny/files/introduction-to-multisim-for-electric-circuits-519.pdf