Twenty Years of Heritage Resource Management in Brazil

Abstract

Cultural heritage resource management, including archaeology, heritage-based education, and decision making in the public sphere, is a major concern in Brazil. This chapter reviews the historical and legal background of cultural resource management (CRM) development in Brazil, as well as some recent achievements and perspectives. To understand the current situation in Brazil, this chapter examines some positive consequences of the multiplication of CRM studies, turning to the problems archaeologists face in dealing with heritage management today.