"Ethics in Archaeological Practice focuses on the ethics of archaeological work in a European context. This book covers all aspects of the archaeological profession, including archaeological advisors employed by state national or regional heritage agencies, commercial archaeologists (consultants and contractors) and academics. It considers all archaeologists as professionals and situates ethical practice at the heart of what it means to be a professional archaeologist. It works as a practical handbook organised around the main areas of activity that archaeologists undertake allowing the book to be used as a reference work when required. Ethics in Archaeological Practice will appeal to professional archaeologists, academics and students, as well as those involved in professional training"-- Provided by publisher.
Ethics in Archaeological Practice focuses on the ethics of archaeological work in a European context.
Ethics in Archaeological Practice focuses on the ethics of archaeological work in a European context.
This book covers all aspects of the archaeological profession, including archaeological advisors employed by state national or regional heritage agencies, commercial archaeologists (consultants and contractors) and academics. It considers all archaeologists as professionals and situates ethical practice at the heart of what it means to be a professional archaeologist. It works as a practical handbook organised around the main areas of activity that archaeologists undertake allowing the book to be used as a reference work when required.
Ethics in Archaeological Practice will appeal to professional archaeologists, academics and students, as well as those involved in professional training.
List of Figures;
1. An introduction to professional ethics;
2. Degrees
of engagement: archaeology, the public, public benefit and doing good;
3.
The archaeological biosphere and its ecosystems;
4. Acquiring archaeological
data;
5. Managing archaeological information;
6. Creating meaningful outputs;
7. Archaeology and public discourse;
8. Conclusions: archaeological ethics
for the future; References; Index.
Dr Paul Belford FSA MCIfA is an archaeologist and heritage consultant with over 30 years of experience across all sectors of the historic environment profession in the UK, Europe and the Americas. Paul is the founder and CEO of Heritage Innovation, an international cultural heritage consultancy.
Dr Gerry Wait FSA MCIfA RPA has over 40 years of experience as an archaeologist, anthropologist and heritage consultant. He has undertaken heritage assessments for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Conservation Management Plans in over 35 countries around the world.
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