"This volume explores evolving definitions and applications of citizen science in maritime heritage research and suggests public-focused research strategies for future projects in this field"-- Provided by publisher.
This volume explores evolving definitions and applications of citizen science in maritime heritage research and suggests public-focused research strategies for future projects in this field. Exploring the changing meanings and future developmentof public engagement in maritime heritage research
Building on the practical casestudies presented in Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Powerof Public Engagement, this second volume delves into evolvingdefinitions and applications of citizen science, offering fresh insights intocommunity engagement, research ethics, and inclusivity.
Throughnew case studies, Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: Terminology,Theory, and Infrastructure demonstrates what citizen science means forcommunities: it can foster a preservation ethic and enable community members tocontribute to research that informs policy change on topics as diverse asclimate change and maritime tourism. These chapters also address the theoreticalunderpinnings and inclusive potential of citizen participation and suggest public-focusedresearch strategies for future projects.
Each chapters thorough andactionable analysis of actual projects encourages readers to considershortcomings in the ways citizen science is conducted and to reflect on how thepractice can be adapted or updated within the field of maritime archaeology. Thisvolume is a valuable resource for professionals, scholars, students, and volunteersinterested in the transformative potential of citizen science.
Contributors: Mark Stephens | Nicole Bucchino Grinnan | Massimiliano Secci | Jay V. Haigler | John L. Seidel | Steven Anthony | Chris Underwood | Makanani Bell | James Smailes | Alan Williams | Alexandra Tyas | Jennifer E. Jones | Anne E. Wright Nunn | Jeneva Wright | Hans Konrad Van Tilburg | Caitlin Zant | Della A. Scott-Ireton | Jennifer McKinnon | Ashley Lemke | MS Stephanie Gandulla | Jason T. Raupp