Archaeology, Heritage, and Wellbeing: Authentic, Powerful, and Therapeutic Engagement with the Past

Archaeology,Heritage,and Wellbeing is a book that brings together experts from archaeology and mental health research to provide an interdisciplinary overview of this emerging subject area. It helps archaeologists and heritage professionals understand how mental health researchers view and measure wellbeing, and how archaeology and heritage can be used to support non-medical therapeutic interventions to improve wellbeing. It also highlights the diverse communities that have benefited from the capacity of the historic environment to promote wellbeing and wellness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Archaeology, Heritage, and Wellbeing is a groundbreaking work that fills a significant gap in academic literature by bringing together experts from archaeology, historic environment, and mental health research. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of wellbeing within the context of archaeology and heritage.

The book offers archaeologists and heritage professionals a valuable introduction to the ways in which mental health researchers view and measure wellbeing. By bridging the gap between these two disciplines, the book empowers archaeologists and other heritage professionals to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of initiatives aimed at promoting well-being effectively. Moreover, it highlights the potential of archaeology and heritage to support non-medical therapeutic interventions for improving wellbeing.

Authentic engagement with the historic environment has been shown to have positive effects on community health and wellbeing. This book showcases examples of diverse communities that have benefited from the capacity of archaeology and heritage to promote well-being and wellness.

The book is designed for students and researchers in archaeology and psychology interested in wellbeing, as well as researchers and professionals involved in health and social care, social prescribing, mental health and wellbeing, leisure, tourism, and heritage management. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing discussion and development of this field.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032021669