The first major work to analyze the heritage and sustainability, this global, comparative study examines both direct environmental threats to... Læs mere
A useful introduction to the study of tourism that applies semiotics and cultural theory to deal with some of our most iconic tourist destinations from the Taj Mahal to Las Vegas, and from the Eiffel Tower to Antarctica.
This guide to identification of California Indian olivella shell beads provides a well developed typology-- including descriptive, temporal, and metric characteristics and illustrated with almost 200 color photographs-- for use by archaeologists in field and laboratory work.
First major English-language research volume describing the multidisciplinary archaeological research at the famous third millennium BC Syrian site of Ebla, using a regional landscape approach.
In Haunted Heritage, author Michele Hanks draws on long-term ethnographic fieldwork to delve into the anthropological, sociological, political, historical, and cultural factors that drive the burgeoning business of ghost or paranormal tourism.
Using 20 years of data from more than 600 ground-penetrating radar surveys, Lawrence Conyers provides the consumer of GPR studies with basic information on how to read and interpret GPR data for identifying subsurface remains and do cultural analysis.
This book explores human relationships to objects, shows what museums can learn from them, and offers practical tools and exercises for using objects to create richer visitor experiences.
Ideal for applied researchers, students, training programs, and technical assistance projects in any field, this comprehensive guide to applied ethnography distills the expertise of the distinguished anthropologist and methodologist Pertti Pelto over his acclaimed 50-year career.
This volume identifies relevant ethical principles that can guide novice researchers through the research process with the necessary wisdom and insight to shape a project in sound, meaningful, and thoughtful ways.
A documentary filmmaker and historical archaeologist team up to provide a concise guide to filmmaking designed to help archaeologists navigate the unfamiliar world of documentary film.
A documentary filmmaker and historical archaeologist team up to provide a concise guide to filmmaking designed to help archaeologists navigate the unfamiliar world of documentary film.
This is the first book for museum professionals that focuses on this intersection between museum programming and early childhood education.