Anthropology 1020E Lecture Notes - Kennewick Man, Development Corporations, Rescue Archaeology
18 Feb 2013
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Create a sense of identity connection to a specific place or group of people. Nationalism: loyalty or devotion to ones country/nation, usually leads to feelings of separatism and superiority (political party) proud of country, desire among people for independence. Identity: strongly connected to place, a set of characteristics by which an individual is recognized to be a member of a group. A case exemplifying the relevance of archaeology in modern society. Cultural and historical significance and important to the descendants of the living people providing info about family history. Creates a strong sense of identity and community among the local people, uniting african americans across the country to witness the re-burial. Term for the dissemination of archaeological research to the general public. During ww2, nazi leaders employed archaeologists for the purpose of researching german history in order to promote. Purpose to learn more about german ancestry and history.
