Is Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) In Archaeology Or Public Archaeology?

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Community based participatory research (CBPR) in archaeology, or Public Archaeology, is a style of research that involves a partnership between the community and the researchers. This new approach to archaeology has helped forge an interest in local archaeology from the community and facilitates communal investment in archaeological affairs that relate to their heritage. CBPR offers great experiences for the individuals who participate, while at the same time assisting the community achieve a goal of significance.
CBPR is an approach to research, wherein the community and the researchers involved work collaboratively through all stages of the research process. CBPR arose in the 1960s and ‘70s during the development of new approaches to educational

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