[Book Review] Transforming archaeology: Activist practices and prospects

Marina La Salle; Richard M. Hutchings

doi:10.25316/jt9z-pe32

March 16, 2026Open Access

[Book Review] Transforming archaeology: Activist practices and prospects

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To evaluate the contributions of the book on activist practices within archaeology and their implications for the field.
Reviewed chapters from the book focusing on various activist approaches to archaeology.
Analyzed the effectiveness of community engagement methods presented by different authors.
Assessed the potential for transformative practices in the discipline.
The book offers diverse perspectives on integrating activism within archaeology.
It highlights successful case studies demonstrating community involvement.
The review suggests a shift toward collaborative research that values local knowledge.

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Book review highlights activist practices in archaeology, suggesting new ways to enhance community engagement.

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Book review of "Transforming Archaeolgy: Activist Practices and Prospects" edited by Sonya Atalay, Lee Rains Clauss, Randall H. McGuire, and John R. Welch (Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press, 2014).

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