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Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

A History of Local Archaeological Knowledge and Labor

By: Allison Mickel

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Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

A History of Local Archaeological Knowledge and Labor

By: Allison Mickel

For more than 200 years, archaeological sites in the Middle East have been dug, sifted, sorted, and saved by local community members who, in turn, developed immense expertise in excavation and interpretation and had unparalleled insight into the research process and findings—but who have almost never participated in strategies for recording the excavation procedures or results. Their particular perspectives have therefore been missing from the archaeological record, creating an immense gap in knowledge about the ancient past and about how archaeological knowledge is created. Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent is based on six years of in-depth ethnographic work with current and former site workers at two major Middle Eastern archaeological sites—Petra, Jordan, and Çatalhöyük, Turkey—combined with thorough archival research. Author Allison Mickel describes the nature of the knowledge that locally hired archaeological laborers exclusively possess about artifacts, excavation methods, and archaeological interpretation, showing that archaeological workers are experts about a wide range of topics in archaeology. At the same time, Mickel reveals a financial incentive for site workers to pretend to be less knowledgeable than they actually are, as they risk losing their jobs or demotion if they reveal their expertise. Despite a recent proliferation of critical research examining the history and politics of archaeology, the topic of archaeological labor has not yet been substantially examined. Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent employs a range of advanced qualitative, quantitative, and visual approaches and offers recommendations for archaeologists to include more diverse expert perspectives and produce more nuanced knowledge about the past. It will appeal to archaeologists, science studies scholars, and anyone interested in challenging the concept of “unskilled” labor.

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University Press of Colorado

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1646421159

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1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas

A Showcase of Creative Characters from Anime, Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics and More!

By: Yaya Han,Allison DeBlasio,Joey Marsocci

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1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas

A Showcase of Creative Characters from Anime, Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics and More!

By: Yaya Han,Allison DeBlasio,Joey Marsocci

This book provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you can find.

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1592536980

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Seventh Catalog of the Vascular Plants of Ohio

By: Tom S. Cooperrider,Allison Cusick,John T. Kartesz

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Seventh Catalog of the Vascular Plants of Ohio

By: Tom S. Cooperrider,Allison Cusick,John T. Kartesz

Scientific study of Ohio's plant life began in the late eighteenth century, and the first catalog of Ohio's vascular plants was published in 1860. The most recent catalog, published in 1932, has understandably become outdated. Now Tom S. Cooperrider and his co-authors, Barbara K. Andreas, Allison W. Cusick, Guy L Denny, John V. Freudenstein, and John J. Furlow, provide a comprehensive, modern reference covering the Ohio vascular flora. Including two thorough indexes -- one to scientific names, one to common names -- this user-friendly book will be invaluable for conservation and environmental workers in Ohio and surrounding states.

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Ohio State University Press

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0814208584

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9780814208588

Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

A History of Local Archaeological Knowledge and Labor

By: Allison Mickel

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Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

A History of Local Archaeological Knowledge and Labor

By: Allison Mickel

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University Press of Colorado

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Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas

1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas

Seventh Catalog of the Vascular Plants of Ohio

Seventh Catalog of the Vascular Plants of Ohio

Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

Why Those Who Shovel Are Silent

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