Brophy, K. (2005) Subjectivity, bias and perception in aerial archaeology. In: Brophy, K. and Cowley, D. (eds.) From the Air: Understanding Aerial Archaeology. Tempus: Stroud, pp. 33-49. ISBN 9780752431307
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Abstract
This paper reflects on the subjective nature of aerial archaeology, building on David Wilson's statement that subjectivity begins from the moment that you point the camera at a cropmark. Some metaphors used to describe the practice and practitioners in aerial archaeology are discussed, and variables, unknowns and observer-bias are explored. A strategy of 'mitigated subjectivity' is suggested.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Keywords: | Aerial archaeology, cropmarks, subjectivity |
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Brophy, Dr Kenny |
| Authors: | Brophy, K. |
| Subjects: | C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology |
| Publisher: | Tempus |
| ISBN: | 9780752431307 |
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