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From: Greg Bailey <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Fri, 8 October, 2010 13:52:20
Subject: Re: re. is contemporary archaeology crap?
Never mind 'Sensible Archaeology'.
The manifesto of the provisional splinter group 'Comfy Archaeology' looks to
remove any awkward, contested or political material from our - or anybody else's
- research.
Surely it is not the job of archaeology to upset or disturb or worry? Let us all
agree to stick with what we know and like best.
Reassuringly yours.
On 8 Oct 2010, at 09:57, John Schofield wrote:
The ‘Sensible Archaeology’ thing is interesting – but misses the point of The
Van completely. We never intended it to be ‘big’ or ‘clever’ – and it was set up
specifically to generate discussion on the nature and purpose of archaeology of
all periods, not just the contemporary past. Given that the project is still so
widely cited, and the film so often viewed via The Archaeology Channel (not to
mention its use in HEIs around the world for teaching) I think it was successful
in this regard. It caused a stir, and demonstrated that what makes archaeology
great (and different) is its diversity. It was also fun to do, and those who see
the film are entertained by it … and archaeology is supposed to be fun isn’t it?
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>To my mind, archaeology is better, richer and more interesting for this
>diversity. The latest issue of the University of York magazine, for example,
>features at least four archaeology stories involving people who work on the same
>corridor: compassion amongst Neanderthals, Star Carr, parish churches and
>contemporary homelessness. The same could surely be said for many an archaeology
>departmenty, as well as a number of agencies (including the one I previously
>worked for) and commercial units. Not sure if it will be accepted yet, but I
>have proposed a session for next year’s IfA conference on Imaginative
>Archaeologies – maybe I should start a Facebook group as well!
>
>Sensible indeed – I’d hate to be labelled ‘sensible!
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>J
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>Director of Studies, Cultural Heritage Management
>University of York
>Department of Archaeology
>King's Manor
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>YORK YO1 7EP
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>Department of Archaeology
>University of Turku (Finland)
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>From: Discussion List for Contemporary and Historical Archaeology
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Symonds
>Sent: 07 October 2010 21:53
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [CHA] re. is contemporary archaeology crap?
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>The success of the transit van project may be clearly seen in the way that it is
>still being cited, discussed, and argued about. I have made a point of using
>the project as a case study when teaching historical and theoretical archaeology
>in Scandinavia, and Central Europe, and it has always been received well, as an
>example of innovative thinking that pushes the boundaries of the subject. The
>world changes. Archaeology changes. Deal with it.
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