TY - JOUR
T1 - Embrace the Margins
T2 - Adventures in Archaeology and Homelessness
AU - Schofield, John
AU - Kiddey, Rachael
PY - 2011/2
Y1 - 2011/2
N2 - In 2009–10 two archaeologists conducted an archaeological study of contemporary homelessness in Bristol (UK). The result was a memorable experience for all involved, and an experiment in developing a socially engaged and socially active form of archaeology. For this was not just two archaeologists 'studying' homelessness, but archaeologists working alongside and with homeless people to develop a better understanding of contemporary homelessness and to begin to explore the potential benefits of archaeological endeavour. We all learnt from this, about ourselves, about each other, and about our subject — it was, for all of us, an archaeological adventure. In this essay we discuss the experience, the results of the project, and some of the ethical dilemmas of working with vulnerable people.
AB - In 2009–10 two archaeologists conducted an archaeological study of contemporary homelessness in Bristol (UK). The result was a memorable experience for all involved, and an experiment in developing a socially engaged and socially active form of archaeology. For this was not just two archaeologists 'studying' homelessness, but archaeologists working alongside and with homeless people to develop a better understanding of contemporary homelessness and to begin to explore the potential benefits of archaeological endeavour. We all learnt from this, about ourselves, about each other, and about our subject — it was, for all of us, an archaeological adventure. In this essay we discuss the experience, the results of the project, and some of the ethical dilemmas of working with vulnerable people.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=80054123167&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1179/175355311X12991501673140
DO - 10.1179/175355311X12991501673140
M3 - Article
SN - 1465-5187
VL - 10
SP - 4
EP - 22
JO - Public Archaeology
JF - Public Archaeology
IS - 1
ER -