Fernweh

'Fernweh' is a collection of essays on archaeological heritage management issues dedicated to Professor dr. Willem J.H. Willems.Willem Willems (1940-2014) was one of the most prominent and influential Dutch archaeologists. He directed three national archaeological and heritage organizations, and played a major role in the development of both national and international heritage management systems. His professional passion was threefold: Roman archaeology, archaeological heritage management and international collaboration. This volume is a tribute to him, his passions and the provocative discussions he loved so much. It holds contributions by people who worked closely with him. The essays originate from various contexts across the globe; from governmental organizations to museums, from private sector companies to universities. Some are contemplative, others offer refreshing visions for the future.The essays contribute to contemporary debates in archaeological heritage management. They concern the various dimensions and consequences of current policies and practices and address the meaning and use of the world's legacies from the past in and for society, at present and in the future. The overarching theme is the question of whose heritage we are protecting and how we can better valorise research results and connect with society.The book is organised into three parts. The first part, 'Time travels' covers the major challenges the archaeological heritage discipline is facing while heading towards the future. The second part, 'Crossing borders and boundaries', consists of essays that consider the international organizations and projects Willem Willems became (directly and indirectly) involved with. It reflects his trans-disciplinary interests and endeavours. In the third part, 'Home sweet home', the contributions discuss prof. Willems' involvement with and dedication to Dutch archaeological heritage management, from the implementation of the Council of Europe's Valletta Convention, to the engagement with people from all walks of life.ContentsWillem J.H. Willems (1950-2014)Fernweh: IntroductionMonique van den Dries, Sjoerd van der Linde & Amy StreckerTaking the next stepsDouglas ComerTheme 1: Time travels - Facing challenges in heritage managementChallenging valuesAdrian OlivierThe aftermath of MaltaArek MarciniakPreservation in situTim WilliamsMaking futures from the remains of the distant pastTimothy DarvillFrom the preservation of cultural heritage to critical heritage studiesKristian KristiansenCreative archaeologySjoerd van der Linde & Monique van den DriesSustainable archaeology in post-crisis scenariosFelipe Criado-Boado, David Barreiro & Rocío Varela-PousaYours, mine, and oursPei-Lin Yu, Chen Shen & George SmithMapping stakeholders in archaeological heritage managementAlicia CastilloSolving the puzzleAnnemarie Willems & Cynthia Dunning'Willem, give me an excuse to attend WAC!'Nelly RoblesHeritage from the heartPieter ter KeursTheme 2: Crossing borders and boundaries - Global interactions in heritage management'This is not Australia!'Ian LilleyA personal memoir of the early years of ICAHMHenry CleereA view from the 'far side'Margaret GowenOn translating the untranslatable, African heritage ... in AfricanNathan SchlangerThe Oyu Tolgoi cultural heritage program, MongoliaJeffrey Altschul & Gerry WaitThe Caribbean challengeCorinne HofmanThe organic nature of monuments useJay HaviserWhy history (still) mattersMariana FrançozoThe problem of landscape protectionAmy StreckerScientific illiteracy: what is the reality, what are the pitfalls?Sander van der LeeuwTheme 3: Home sweet home - Managing archaeological resources in the NetherlandsVeni, vidi, viciLeonard de WitPaving the wayMonique KrauwerVisualizing the unknownJos Deeben & Björn SmitA plea for ethicsTom BloemersPreservation in situ at Almere, the downside of our successDick de JagerThe invisible treasures of our pastMartijn MandersFluctuating boundariesRuurd HalbertsmaPeople rather than things, the Haka and the WakaSteven Engelsman'Make it happen'Dieke WesselinghCrossing borders along the Dutch limesTom HazenbergBibliography W.J.H. Willems