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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One implication is that archaeologists are increasingly aware of the need to produce reports of their work for a wide variety ... There is also an increasing debate about archives : how can these be made more accessible and more used ?
One implication is that archaeologists are increasingly aware of the need to produce reports of their work for a wide variety ... There is also an increasing debate about archives : how can these be made more accessible and more used ?
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Over the past decade , however , the funding of this work has been greatly increased , and this has permitted the appointment of ... Another new feature of French archaeology is the increasing number of permanent archaeological posts at ...
Over the past decade , however , the funding of this work has been greatly increased , and this has permitted the appointment of ... Another new feature of French archaeology is the increasing number of permanent archaeological posts at ...
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... exercise that will demonstrate the levels of expertise involved , the increasing rate of personnel transfer from other roles to consultancy , and the growing willingness to use the label consultancy to cover existing activities .
... exercise that will demonstrate the levels of expertise involved , the increasing rate of personnel transfer from other roles to consultancy , and the growing willingness to use the label consultancy to cover existing activities .
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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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