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Book/Printed Material Finding Jerusalem : archaeology between science and ideology

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Title

  • Finding Jerusalem : archaeology between science and ideology

Summary

  • "Archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem capture worldwide attention in various media outlets. The continuing quest to discover the city's physical remains is not simply an attempt to define Israel's past or determine its historical legacy. In the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is also an attempt to legitimate--or undercut--national claims to sovereignty. Bridging the ever-widening gap between popular coverage and specialized literature, Finding Jerusalem provides a comprehensive tour of the politics of archaeology in the city. Through a wide-ranging discussion of the material evidence, Katharina Galor illuminates the complex legal contexts and ethical precepts that underlie archaeological activity and the discourse of "cultural heritage" in Jerusalem. This book addresses the pressing need to disentangle historical documentation from the religious aspirations, social ambitions, and political commitments that shape its interpretation"--Provided by publisher.

Names

  • Galor, Katharina, author.

Created / Published

  • [Oakland, California] : University of California Press, [2017]
  • ©2017

Contents

  • Introduction : the archaeology of archaeology -- Boundaries, barriers, walls -- Institutionalization -- From destruction to preservation -- Display and presentation -- Archaeology in the educational systems -- Archaeological ethics -- The City of David / Silwan -- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre -- The Temple Mount / Haram Al-Sharif.

Headings

  • -  Archaeology--Political aspects--Jerusalem
  • -  Jerusalem--Antiquities

Notes

  • -  Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.
  • -  Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.

Medium

  • 1 electronic resource (xxi, 248 pages )

Call Number/Physical Location

  • DS109.15

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Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2019667491

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  • Unrestricted online access

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  • pdf

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Chicago citation style:

Galor, Katharina, Author. Finding Jerusalem: archaeology between science and ideology. [Oakland, California: University of California Press, ©, 2017] Pdf. https://www.loc.gov/item/2019667491/.

APA citation style:

Galor, K. (2017) Finding Jerusalem: archaeology between science and ideology. [Oakland, California: University of California Press, ©] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2019667491/.

MLA citation style:

Galor, Katharina, Author. Finding Jerusalem: archaeology between science and ideology. [Oakland, California: University of California Press, ©, 2017] Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2019667491/>.