Description - Archaeology Under Fire by Lynn Meskell
The Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean are some of the most politically charged regions. Historically, they have played a formative role in the birth of archaeology as a discipline. Archaeology Under Fire addresses archaeology's role in current political issues, including the ethnic cleansing in the Balkans, the division of Cyprus, and the continued destruction of Beirut. The contributors consider the positive role of the past as a means of reconciliation, whether it be in Turkey, Israel, or the Gulf. They advocate a responsible global archaeology, and an awareness of contemporary issues can only enhance this aim. A. Bernard Knapp, University of Glasgow, UK; Sophia Antoniadou, University of Edinburgh, UK; Kostas Kotsakis University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Keith Brown, University of
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