Is Archaeology Developmental?

The Management Of Cultural World Heritage Sites and Development In Africa

“…According to Marliac (2004), development can be defined as the economic, social, environmental and political well-being of a society, which requires policies, management strategies and specific habits to reach that goal. Culture can be defined as the complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterize a society (World Commission on Culture and Development 1995;Iglesias 1999, p. 21).…”

Heritage Formulation in Overtly Politicized Environments: A Commentary

“…Heritage value and heritage formulation in the overtly politicized environments in which so many archaeologists work and as illustrated in these five studies make essential our consideration of the ethical implications of archaeological practice. Our work is at least furnishing the raw material for heritage formulation, and through our involvement in countries and communities outside our own, we are introducing secondary complications, including additional political, economic, heritage, and research interests (Marliac 2004).…”