Book Contribution

This book contributes to better recognition and comprehension of the interconnection between archaeology and political pressure, especially imposed by the totalitarian communist regimes. It explains why, under such political conditions, some archaeological reasoning and practices were resilient, while new ideas leisurely penetrated the local scenes.

Critical Evaluation

It attempts to critically evaluate the political context and its impact on archaeology during the communist era worldwide and contributes to better perception of the relationship between science and politics in general.

Pressures and Public Perception

This book analyzes the pressures inflicted on archaeologists by the overwhelmingly potent political environment, which stimulates archaeological thought and controls the conditions for professional engagement. Included are discussions about the perception of archaeology and its findings by the public.