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"I am simply astounded that there is virtually no scholarly literature which addresses the role of North American archeology in the contemporary world. " "Perhaps We May Hear Voices," Brian Fagan |
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Our grandchildren may one day know the joy of experiencing the past, and then again, they may not. It comes down to changing attitudes about what we stand to gain--and lose. Education is changing today, as it has over the last four decades. A look at the changes through a program in the small Illinois river town of Kampsville. Four years ago, the Bureau of Land Management unveiled a new initiative aimed at educating the public. Has it made a difference? An archeological consulting firm shows that public education can take place in the midst of highway construction--and be successful at it. Modern technology transports us to the 12th century Southwest. The Boy Scout’s new archeology merit badge presents an unprecedented opportunity for archeology to inform the next generation of citizens.
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