Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, And The Battle For Native American Identity

Name: Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, And The Battle For Native American Identity
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Book Synopsis: The 1996 discovery, near Kennewick, Washington, of a 9,000-year-old Caucasoid skeleton brought more to the surface than bones. The explosive controversy and resulting lawsuit also raised a far more fundamental question: Who owns history? Many Indians see archeologists as desecrators of tribal rites and traditions; archeologists see their livelihoods and science threatened by the 1990 Federal reparation law, which gives tribes control over remains in their traditional territories. In this new work, Thomas charts the riveting story of this lawsuit, the archeologists' deteriorating relations with American Indians, and the rise of scientific archeology. His telling of the tale gains extra credence from his own reputation as a leader in building cooperation between the two sides.

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Discover the captivating story of Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, And The Battle For Native American Identity. This groundbreaking book delves into the controversial discovery of a 9,000-year-old Caucasoid skeleton near Kennewick, Washington, and the ensuing legal battle that sparked a fundamental question: Who owns history?

Uncover the explosive controversy and resulting lawsuit that brought to light the clash between archeologists and Native Americans. Many Indians perceive the actions of archeologists as desecration of sacred tribal rites and traditions. Meanwhile, archeologists face threats to their livelihoods and scientific pursuits due to the 1990 Federal reparation law, which grants tribes control over remains in their traditional territories.

Renowned author Thomas skillfully narrates this riveting tale, drawing from his own experience in fostering cooperation between the two sides. His first-hand insights and expertise lend immense credibility to this thought-provoking account of the archeologists' deteriorating relations with American Indians and the rise of scientific archeology.

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