Naslov
The role of bioarchaeology in presentation and popularisation of science in Croatia

Autori
Novak, Mario

Izvornik
Arehologija i prirodne nauke (1452-7448) 8 (2012); 89-96

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Bioarchaeology; Croatia; science; presentation; lectures; mass media; workshops

Sažetak
The paper briely presents the historical development and current status of bioarchaeological research in Croatia. Special emphasis is placed on activities that are performed continuously over the past twenty years with the purpose of promotion and presentation of bioarchaeology as a science among professionals (archaeologists) and in general public, especially among younger audience. The promotion of bioarchaeology among archaeologists includes joint publications of scientiic articles between archaeologists and bioarcheologists, bioarchaeological lectures at professional meetings and joint organization of exhibitions and book presentations. In general public these activities consist of public lectures in schools and faculties, organisation of bioarchaeological workshops, organisedvisits to the bioarchaeological labs, and numerous appearances of bioarchaeologists in mass media (newspapers, television, radio, Internet). All of these activities have led to a signiicant change in the perception of bioarchaeology, both among archaeologists and in general public, and today in Croatia all archaeological excavations of human skeletal remains result in bioarchaeological studies of the recovered material, while frequent appearances in media, combined with public lectures and presentations, have made bioarchaeology one of the most popular scientiic branches with a very positive response in general public.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Arheologija

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