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Epilogue: Perspectives on Community Archaeology

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Historical archaeology has promoted dramatic changes in its felds of endeavor over the past quarter century. Theoretical sophistication, international scope, particular attention to the subaltern, and manifold engagement with living stakeholder communities now characterize the profession. This epilogue considers the history of this intellectual progression, interweaving it with consideration of the specifc contributions in this themed volume.

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Silverman, H. Epilogue: Perspectives on Community Archaeology. Hist Arch 45, 152–166 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03376826

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