'What a Wonderful Past'! Material Culture and Archaeological Representations in Greek Primary History Textbooks (1974–2020). (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kasvikis, Kostas; Eleftheriadou, Isaia
• Is Part Of: Public archaeology. Volume 18:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 115
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: archaeological education -- primary history textbooks -- archaeological narratives -- Greek education -- textbooks research -- material culture; Archaeology and state -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Political aspects -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; 930.1
• DOI: 10.1080/14655187.2020.1796171
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1465-5187

Abstract

Abstract : This paper explores the impact of archaeology in Greek formal education based on a research of the primary history textbooks of three different periods (1974–86, 1986–2006, 2006–20). The sample data was analysed using quantitative and qualitative methodologies in order to examine representations, perceptions, and attitudes concerning archaeology and material culture imprinted within their textual content. The research revealed a significant presence of archaeological information and a plurality of meanings with which archaeology is invested, reflecting the dominant role of textbooks as teaching tools and agents of official historical knowledge and the multifaceted impact of archaeology on Greek society.