Discourses on the History of Archaeology
Discovery, Historical Frameworks, and Scientific Status: Joao Moleiro and the History of Archaeology
Author:
Paul Thacker
Department of Anthropology,
Southern Methodist University, US
Abstract
The history of archaeology does not necessarily include "Who, What, When, and Where?" Despite the common sense of beginning from details that are among the easiest to establish. many histories distort this groundwork in behalf of "scientific context. The result is a history biased in behalf of the persons or institutions of greatest power during the period of advance. Archaeologists often recognize the colleague that publicizes and gains acceptance for ideas/finds when the process of discovery actually involves many factors within and outside of the elite circle of status-holding archaeologists.
How to Cite:
Thacker, P., 1993. Discovery, Historical Frameworks, and Scientific Status: Joao Moleiro and the History of Archaeology. Bulletin of the History of Archaeology, 3(1), pp.11–15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/bha.03104
Published on
01 May 1993.
Peer Reviewed
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