ISBN10: 0522850200, ISBN13: 9780522850208, [publisher: Melbourne University Press, Australia, Carlton] Softcover There is much more to stones and bones than most people think. In this book, Hilary du Cros shows archaeologists at work in surprising and interesting ways, such as- engaging in national politics to save ancient caves from being flooded by the proposed Franklin Dam in Tasmania; negotiating with developers and planners over the preservation of the site of First Government House in Sydney s central business district; investigating relics of Melbourne s nineteenth-century brothels in Little Lonsdale Street; and consulting with indigenous groups over the reburial of human remains. The case studies raise important ethical issues such as conservation versus commercialism, science versus Indigenous self-determination, and popular access versus technical elitism. Much More Than Stones and Bones is a study of the context and development of Australian archaeology over the past 25 years. Drawing on a range of sources including mass media reports, film and radio documentaries, and the observations of participants it provides insights into how we view our past, how information about the past is used, and how archaeology has contributed to an Austr. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]

ISBN10: 0522850200, ISBN13: 9780522850208, [publisher: Melbourne University Press] Softcover First Edition Minimal wear to covers. Spine not creased. Internally clean. 224pp Size: 155mm x 235mm
[Gloucester, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2002]

Melbourne University Press, Date: 2002. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 155mm x 235mm. Minimal wear to covers. Spine not creased. Internally clean. 224pp. 2002. Melbourne University Press ISBN 0522850200 9780522850208 [AU]

ISBN10: 0522850200, ISBN13: 9780522850208, [publisher: Melbourne University Press] Softcover
[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]
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ISBN10: 0522850200, ISBN13: 9780522850208, [publisher: Melbourne University Publishing] Softcover Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

Carlton South, Melbourne University Press First edition - paperback, stiff card covers In this book the author shows archaeologists at work in surprising and interesting ways; such as: engaging in national politics to save ancient caves from being flooded by the proposed Franklin Dam in Tasmania; negotiating with developers and planners over the preservation of the site of First Government House in Sydney; consulting with Indigenous groups over the reburial of human remains. 235 x 155mm., pp. xvii, 204, b/w plates, maps, notes, sources, index, paperback, stiff card covers. NEAR FINE ISBN: 0522850200 Date: 2002. Carlton South, Melbourne University Press ISBN 0522850200 9780522850208 [AU]

Melbourne University Publishing, Date: 2002-07-01. Paperback. Good. 2002. Melbourne University Publishing ISBN 0522850200 9780522850208 [US]

Carlton South: Melbourne University Press 2002. soft cover, 204pp including index, list of sources, glossary, notes, black and white photographs, maps, all in very good condition. ISBN 0522850200 Carlton South: Melbourne University Press 2002 ISBN 0522850200 9780522850208 [AU]