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Developing Archaeology

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For an archaeologist hoping to contribute to community development, treating archaeological heritage as a common pool resource (CPR) for primary stakeholders seems like a way to develop a sustainable tourist economy. A sustainably developed CPR could provide the economic stability that many believe underpins human rights. This paper describes the marginal success of the development of the archaeological site of Chau Hiix, Belize as a CPR for Crooked Tree Village. An alternative type of contribution that archaeologists can make in support of human rights is suggested.

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Acknowledgment

This paper was read and much improved by comments from Julie Hollowell, Teresita Majewski, George Smith, and my intrepid and patient coeditor, Peter G. Gould. Special thanks to the Amerind Foundation for providing me with a wonderful working environment. I thank them but accept full responsibility for the final product.

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  1. Department of Anthropology, Indiana University, SB130, 701 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405-7100, USA

    K. Anne Pyburn

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  1. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Peter G. Gould

  2. Department of Anthropology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA

    K. Anne Pyburn

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Pyburn, K.A. (2017). Developing Archaeology. In: Gould, P., Pyburn, K. (eds) Collision or Collaboration. One World Archaeology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44515-1_13

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