Archaeological Resource Management in the UK: An IntroductionJohn Hunter, Ian Ralston Sutton, 1997 - 277 pages This introduction to the structure and context of archaeology in Britain reviews the vital issues facing archaeologists during a period in which the discipline has become increasingly complicated and diverse. The authors offer an analysis of the crucial questions of principle and practice that have arisen. In particular, they examine the implications for the archaeological profession of heritage management and legislation, stricter planning controls, changing land use, and the pressure of public interest and concern. |
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... archaeological remains on land , and how they should be preserved or recorded both in an urban setting and in the countryside . It gives advice on the handling of archaeological remains and discoveries under the development plan and ...
... archaeological remains on land , and how they should be preserved or recorded both in an urban setting and in the countryside . It gives advice on the handling of archaeological remains and discoveries under the development plan and ...
Page 126
... sites has brought with it a devolution of powers to the local authorities , hence bringing archaeological planning practice in line with listed buildings . There are , however , significant differences . Firstly , all ' archaeological ' ...
... sites has brought with it a devolution of powers to the local authorities , hence bringing archaeological planning practice in line with listed buildings . There are , however , significant differences . Firstly , all ' archaeological ' ...
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... archaeological remains are additionally important because they are fragile and irreplaceable ; each site contains unique information that will be lost forever , unless recorded , if that site is damaged or destroyed . Already , only a ...
... archaeological remains are additionally important because they are fragile and irreplaceable ; each site contains unique information that will be lost forever , unless recorded , if that site is damaged or destroyed . Already , only a ...
Contents
the relationships between theory and practice | 11 |
The British archaeological database | 19 |
The structure of British archaeology | 30 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Archaeological Resource Management in the UK: An Introduction |
| Editors | John Hunter, Ian Ralston |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Sutton, 1997 |
| Original from | Northwestern University |
| Digitized | 27 Oct 2011 |
| ISBN | 0750916079, 9780750916073 |
| Length | 277 pages |
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