Message Two.
On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 9:11 PM, Nat M <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I'm outside academia at the moment (finances, etc) but I wanted to send a
> quick message to say right on. This is awesome. If and when I can stomach
> coming back to the fold, I'm gunning for labor history archaeology in the
> Industrial Age with heavy emphasis on public archaeology.
>
> In solidarity,
> Natiffany Mathews
>
> > On May 2, 2016, at 1:12 PM, Gonzalez-Tennant, Edward <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings Hist Arch,
> >
> >
> > As some of you may know, I recently participated in a Wenner-Gren
> sponsored conference on Archaeology and Anarchist Theory (
> http://goo.gl/PmvRlk).<
> http://www.wennergren.org/grantees/sanger-matthew-clair> I've spoken
> about the possibility of anarchism informing collaborative archaeology for
> a number of years, starting with my paper at the 2009 RATS conference at
> Binghamton (https://vimeo.com/8081430) and more recently on the popular
> Anarchaeologist podcast (http://goo.gl/shBeQt).
> >
> >
> > The conference demonstrated a number of important intersections between
> anarchism as a living political philosophy and topics increasingly central
> to historical archaeology. As such, I'd like to propose a session exploring
> these themes at the 2017 SHA Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. I'm
> interested gathering a small group of interested folks. I'm also happy if
> someone else would like to work with me on organizing the session (e.g.,
> (co-)Chair, organizer, discussant). I have some folks in mind for a
> discussant, but it's too early to say for sure. My own paper in this
> session will investigate the use of anarchist theory to interpret the
> political organization and everyday lives of maroon communities.
> >
> >
> > If you are interested in participating, please contact me asap with a
> working title and abstract, and no later than June 15 to facilitate
> finalization of the session. Abstract follows.
> >
> >
> >
> > Anarchism and Historical Archaeology
> >
> >
> > A central element of anarchist thought is the critique of hierarchy in
> human society. Other topics of interest include the development of
> horizontal power structures, decentralization, free association, and
> various approaches to consensus building. Of course, one does not have to
> identify as an anarchist to draw upon the diversity of perspectives
> coexisting within the umbrella of anarchism. This session seeks to
> understand the ways anarchist theory can inform historical archaeology,
> and, if possible, the ways historical archaeology may contribute to
> anarchism. Although anarchist ideas have existed for millennia (e.g.,
> Daosim), it's emergence as a political philosophy in the late 17th and
> early 18th centuries suggests that historical archaeologists have an
> important role to play in articulating the intersections between anarchy
> and archaeology. This session seeks to foster a dialogue regarding these
> intersections. We will also begin charting future directions regarding the i
> ncorporation of anarchism as a living theory within historical
> archaeology.
> >
> >
> > Potential topics include:
> >
> > * Intersections between anarchist thinking and current HA perspectives;
> for instance, shifting focus from exploitation to domination.
> >
> > * Anarchist material culture studies, including the production of
> political materials, online media, and so forth.
> >
> > * Applicability of anarchism to the practice of historical archaeology
> (e.g., field schools, community engagement).
> >
> > * Contemporary archaeology of anarchist activities.
> >
> > * How a sincere engagement with anarchism produces new interpretations
> of historic groups.
> >
> > * Anything else connecting anarchism to the archaeological study of the
> recent and contemporary past.
> >
> >
> > If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Edward
> Gonzalez-Tennant ([log in to unmask]) with a working title and abstract no
> later than June 15, 2016.
> >
> >
> >
> > As usual, please forward this call for papers to anyone who might be
> interested in participating.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Ed Gonzalez-Tennant
> >
> > Edward González-Tennant, PhD
> > VP for Emerging Technologies, ICOMOS-ICIP
> > Courtesy Faculty, University of Florida Anthropology
> > PO Box 13336 Gainesville, FL 32604<tel:352-363-8884> |
> www.gonzaleztennant.net<http://www.gonzaleztennant.net>
>
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*Patrick E. Martin, PhD*
*Research Professor of ArchaeologyPresident, The International Committee
for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage*
*Department of Social Sciences*
*Michigan Technological University*
*Houghton, MI USA 49931*
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