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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This – intellectual , social , economic and political becomes particularly evident in a number of issues – hotspots , as it were where pastness interfaces with present , where the present ...
This – intellectual , social , economic and political becomes particularly evident in a number of issues – hotspots , as it were where pastness interfaces with present , where the present ...
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In several areas of contemporary life the past is being used to make a connection with the present , to tell a story about ourselves . Certainly symbols of the past are used to create senses of unity , nationalism and regionalism .
In several areas of contemporary life the past is being used to make a connection with the present , to tell a story about ourselves . Certainly symbols of the past are used to create senses of unity , nationalism and regionalism .
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As we develop a more critical archaeology , able to debunk and evaluate competing mythic claims on the past , so we may come to understand better the past in the present rather than simply for its own sake .
As we develop a more critical archaeology , able to debunk and evaluate competing mythic claims on the past , so we may come to understand better the past in the present rather than simply for its own sake .
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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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