Archaeological Resource Management in the UK: An IntroductionThis 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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A substantial part of the budget continues to be earmarked for publication , of both backlog and current fieldwork funded by central government . Publication problems resulting from rescue archaeology were identified and partly resolved ...
A substantial part of the budget continues to be earmarked for publication , of both backlog and current fieldwork funded by central government . Publication problems resulting from rescue archaeology were identified and partly resolved ...
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These include the provision of a database for Sites and Monuments Records ( SMRs ) and evaluation needs , and of central archive repositories for the outcomes of increasing amounts of fieldwork . During this period the Royal Commissions ...
These include the provision of a database for Sites and Monuments Records ( SMRs ) and evaluation needs , and of central archive repositories for the outcomes of increasing amounts of fieldwork . During this period the Royal Commissions ...
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This chapter considers the archaeological policies of English Heritage ( EH ) , the agency responsible for England , and its predecessor bodies in central government . It will discuss the development of these policies and the ways in ...
This chapter considers the archaeological policies of English Heritage ( EH ) , the agency responsible for England , and its predecessor bodies in central government . It will discuss the development of these policies and the ways in ...
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Contents
the relationships between theory and practice | 11 |
The British archaeological database | 19 |
The structure of British archaeology | 30 |
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| 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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