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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Most large ancient towns , and especially those in the south of England , have their own resident units . ... At Winchester , however , the archaeological group was uniquely proactive - a research unit undertaking urban excavations at ...
Most large ancient towns , and especially those in the south of England , have their own resident units . ... At Winchester , however , the archaeological group was uniquely proactive - a research unit undertaking urban excavations at ...
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Local solutions differed , so that the committees or employed units were affiliated to local authorities ( e.g. Norfolk ... Some units , such as the Oxford Archaeological Unit , were able to attract resources from several sources in ...
Local solutions differed , so that the committees or employed units were affiliated to local authorities ( e.g. Norfolk ... Some units , such as the Oxford Archaeological Unit , were able to attract resources from several sources in ...
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Many contracting units take out insurance policies to safeguard themselves lest they inadvertently default on their obligations . ... When acting as a contractor the unit will wish to satisfy itself that it is conducting work to its own ...
Many contracting units take out insurance policies to safeguard themselves lest they inadvertently default on their obligations . ... When acting as a contractor the unit will wish to satisfy itself that it is conducting work to its own ...
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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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