Search for dissertations about: "archaeological heritage"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words archaeological heritage.
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1. Contested Landscapes/Contested Heritage : history and heritage in Sweden and their archaeological implications concerning the interpretation of the Norrlandian past
Abstract : This case study explores how geo-political power structures influence and/or determine the conception, acceptance and maintenance of what is considered to be valid archaeological knowledge. The nature of this contingency is exemplified through an examination of how the prehistory of Norrland, a region traditionally considered and portrayed as peripheral vis-à-vis the centre-South, was interpreted and presented by Swedish archaeologists during the 20th century. READ MORE
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2. Skilda världar : Samtida föreställningar om kulturarvsplatser
Abstract : Kulturarvsplatser kan betraktas på olika sätt av olika människor. Samtidigt finns kol-lektiva föreställningar om hur en kulturarvsplats bör förstås. Mellan dessa utgångs-punkter sker förhandlingar om kulturarvsplatsens betydelse och värde. READ MORE
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3. The Soapstone Birds of Great Zimbabwe : Archaeological Heritage, Religion and Politics in Postcolonial Zimbabwe and the Return of Cultural Property
Abstract : At least eight soapstone carvings of birds furnished a shrine, Great Zimbabwe, in the 19th century. This large stonewalled settlement, once a political and urban centre, had been much reduced for four centuries, although the shrine continued to operate as local traditions dictated. READ MORE
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4. Contract Archaeology and Sustainable Development : Between Policy and Practice
Abstract : The aim of my PhD work is to study how heritage and archaeological knowledge can be applied in practice to meet the aims of Agenda 2030, in particular goal no.11 Sustainable cities and communities. This licentiate thesis serves to provide a foundation for this research. READ MORE
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5. Minnen från vår samtid. Arkeologi, materialitet och samtidshistoria
Abstract : During the last decade, the perspective of contemporary archaeology has been incorporated into the discipline of archaeology. The purpose of this doctoral thesis is to problematiz e contemporary archaeology as a field of research with emphasis on the development of methodology and the public potential that is inherent in this perspective . READ MORE