Table of Contents Kennewick Man Perspectives on the Ancient One Heather Burke (Editor); Claire Smith (Editor); Dorothy Lippert (Editor); Joe E Watkins (Editor); Larry Zimmerman (Editor) 298 pp. / 6.00 x 9.00 / Jul, 2008 Paperback (978-1-59874-348-7) Hardback (978-1-59874-347-0) Paperback ($29.95) Hardback ($89.00)    Series   - Archaeology and Indigenous Peoples Related Interest   - Archaeology   - Ethnic Studies   - Native American and Indigenous Studies Kennewick Man, known as the Ancient One to Native Americans, has been the lightning rod for conflict between archaeologists and indigenous peoples in the United States. A decade-long legal case pitted "The case polarized the many interests in the remains through a series of breakdowns in communication, ultimately settled temporarily by the courts. As a result, resolution of the competing interests of Native Americans in the treatment of their ancestors and scientists in what they see as scientific data have been set back, despite the intent of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. The writers provide 360-degree coverage of the case. Buried in their diverse opinions is a theme, from quite different perspectives, that the confrontation need not have happened and that greater communication is called for in the future to address the current state of affairs. This collection will be of wide interest to anthropologists, Native Americans, public policy specialists, and inquiring general readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries" - R. B. Clay, CHOICE "This refreshing book dares to place opposing views within the same volume, thus underscoring the polarity of opinions between the involved parties, and allowing the reader to see how difficult it is therefore, to find any possible compromise. Packed into its near 300 pages are 41 papers that cover every conceivable angle of the Kennewick Man controversy. If one truly wishes to understand the complexity of the case and its implications, then this book is quite simply a must-read. It is most certainly the most interesting book to date on the topic. Read the complete review at: http://dirtbrothers.org/reviews/all-archaeol.html#KennewickFeature " - Bob Wishoff, dirtbrothers.org scientists against Native American communities and highlighted the shortcomings of the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), designed to protect Native remains. In this volume, we hear from the many sides of this issue—archaeologists, tribal leaders, and others—as well as views from the international community. The wider implications of the case and its resolution is explored. Comparisons are made to similar cases in other countries and how they have been handled. Appendixes provide the legal decisions, appeals, and chronology to allow full exploration of this landmark legal struggle. An ideal starting point for discussion of this case in anthropology, archaeology, Native American studies, and cultural property law courses. This title is sponsored by World Archaeological Congress. The World Archaeological Congress is the only archaeological organisation with elected global representation. Membership is open to archaeologists, heritage managers and members of the public.WAC is committed to the scientific investigation of the past and the protection of cultural heritage worldwide. It supports the empirical investigation and appreciation of the political contexts within which research is conducted and interpreted, and promotes dialogue and debate among advocates of different views of the past. It is committed to diversity and to redressing global inequities in archaeology, through scholarly programs. WAC has a special interest in protecting the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, minorities and economically disadvantaged countries. It encourages the participation of Indigenous peoples, researchers from low-income countries and members of the public who are interested in cultural heritage. WAC Promotes * Scientific Research and publication on the material remains of the past. * Public Education to provide communities with information to participate in archaeological work. * Professional Education and Training for economically disadvantaged nations, groups and communities. * Action Research addressing issues relevant to the empowerment and betterment of Indigenous groups, minorities and the poor. * Conservation of cultural heritage that is threatened by looting, vandalism, urban growth, tourism, development or war. Left Coast Press, Inc. publishes two book series for the Congress, WAC Research Handbooks in Archaeology and the One World Archaeology Series (formerly published by Routledge and UCL Press; Left Coast Press volumes begin with volume 48, 2006).