Localizing the Global: A Framework for Discussing WAC’s Problems and Promise

Alejandro F. Haber

Abstract

Whatever is said in general terms about ‘cultural heritage’, ‘social justice’ and ‘ethics’ is framed by the tension between global and local under the present phase of capitalism. Drawing from descriptions of this phase, given by different authors under the labels of post-fordism, post-coloniality, and empire, I discuss the present different roles of cultural heritage, social justice and global ethics. Finally, I will comment on the potential roles (‘problem’ and ‘promise’) for the World Archaeological Congress in the present historical context.

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How to cite: Haber, A. 2010. Localizing the Global: A Framework for Discussing WAC’s Problems and Promise. Present Pasts 1, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/pp.4

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Published on 8 January 2010.

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