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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... issues - hotspots , as it were - where pastness interfaces with present , where the present comes face to face with various aspects of its pasts ( Lowenthal 1985 ; Wright 1985 ) . This is the phenomenon briefly explored here , with ...
... issues - hotspots , as it were - where pastness interfaces with present , where the present comes face to face with various aspects of its pasts ( Lowenthal 1985 ; Wright 1985 ) . This is the phenomenon briefly explored here , with ...
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... issues immediately and pragmat- ically . These issues are about practical site management , conservation of fabric and objects , the emotive power of heritage , especially as a trigger for the expression of public concern , and the ...
... issues immediately and pragmat- ically . These issues are about practical site management , conservation of fabric and objects , the emotive power of heritage , especially as a trigger for the expression of public concern , and the ...
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... issues of context and interpretation . ' The archive ' was a term brought into prominence by its use in the Frere Report ( DOE 1975a ) , where it meant the whole product of excavation organized in an accessible form , which rendered it ...
... issues of context and interpretation . ' The archive ' was a term brought into prominence by its use in the Frere Report ( DOE 1975a ) , where it meant the whole product of excavation organized in an accessible form , which rendered it ...
Contents
the relationships between theory and practice | 11 |
The British archaeological database | 19 |
The structure of British archaeology | 30 |
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academic activities Aerial Archaeology aerial photography AMAA Act Ancient Monuments application archaeo archaeological database archaeological features archaeological management archaeological remains archaeological sites archaeological units archive areas assessment Cadw Chapter Church consent considerable contract Council Countryside Commission cultural curators England English Heritage environment environmental example excavation field archaeology fieldwork funding geophysical grants historic buildings Historic Scotland Historical Monuments identified interpretation involved issues judgement land landscape legislation listed building local planning authority material ment monument class Monuments Protection Programme museum national importance Northern Ireland objects past photographs planning authority potential practice preservation problems professional programme proposed protection RCHME recent regional relevant rescue archaeology responsibility role Royal Commission Scheduled Ancient Monument Scheduled Monument scheme Scotland Secretary Section SMRS specific statutory structure survey techniques tion Treasure Trove Wales Wessex Archaeology