Exploring Archaeology: Archaeology as Humanities

by Shengqian Chen

Guoping Chen (Translator) and Guo Peng CHEN (Translator)

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This book looks inward to reveal and analyse problems in archaeology itself. The subject explored in this volume include: humanistic attributes of archaeology, various archaeological theory, challenges in the development of archaeology, China Archaeology paradigms and "Chinese School", responsibilities and status of archaeology in society, and prospects of Archaeology in China. With years of engagement in philosophy and theory studies, the author raised many bold questions and contributed unique and original views. While the archaeological circle remained tacit about -"Chinese School"- a term proposed by leading authority Professor Su Bingqi, the author bravely voiced that archaeology needs a "Chinese school". The "Chinese school" would facilitate both the reconstruction of cultural significance and the vying for international discourse power. The author also puts forward his thoughts on the current public archaeological fever, explaining and reflecting on the social responsibility, discourse power and how to present the archaeological discovery in a more accurate and efficient way to the public.
  • ISBN13 9789819711345
  • Publish Date 14 May 2024
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country SG
  • Imprint Springer Nature
  • Edition 1st ed. 2024
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 269
  • Language English