Join us at the SAAs - meet the authors!  Left Coast Press invites you to
several books signings.  Three of our authors will be at the SAAs and are
ready to sign their new publications!

 

LOCATION: At the Left Coast Press Booth

 

Controversies in Archaeology

Alice Beck Kehoe

Thursday, March 27, 1-2 pm

 

Archaeologists are constantly addressing controversies: origins of the First
Americans, the ownership of antiquities, and national claims to historical
territories. Kehoe shows how to use the methods of science to challenge the
legitimacy of pseudoscientific proclamations and develop reasonable
interpretations on controversial issues. 

 

Writing Archaeology: Telling Stories About the Past
Brian Fagan

Thursday, March 27, 3:30-4:30 pm

 

America's best-known popular author of archaeology distills decades of
experience in this brief guide designed to help others wanting to broaden
the audience for their work. While speaking directly to those interested in
penning for a broad public, Fagan's sage advice on writing and publishing
will be of great value to all archaeologists and their students.

 

Archaeology Matters: Action Archaeology in the Modern World

Jeremy A. Sabloff

Friday, March 28, 3:30-4:30 pm

 

How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Archaeology studies the
people of long ago and far away. Former SAA President Jeremy Sabloff points
to ways in which archaeology is also relevant to the understanding and
amelioration of modern problems. 

 

 

For more information, contact:

Caryn M. Berg

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