| Author | : Suzie Thomas |
| Publisher | : Heritage Matters |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2017-06-16 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781783272204 |
A groundbreaking examination of one of the most controversial topics within modern archaeology.
Competing Values in Archaeological Heritage
| Author | : Stuart Campbell |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2018-09-22 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 331994102X |
Archaeological heritage legislation aims to ensure the best possible protection for the archaeological heritage, yet it remains the case that legislation can remain ineffective through other practical considerations. Some consideration may be legal or procedural, such as difficulties in enforcing legislation or in preventing crimes or damage or archaeological monuments. However other problems may be less obvious and harder to address, and require solutions which go much further than the simple application of the law. The aim of this volume is to address several issues surrounding the management of archaeological heritage comparing and contrasting which laws 'work' and which ones do not, and ignoring other issues which might effectively present the transplantation of an 'ideal system' to another country or political climate. Or the cultural attitudes which might prevent a law working in the legal system for which it was designed. The contributions are from various international jurisdictions and address a variety of subjects - from the protection of archaeological monuments to dealing with and controlling chance finds made by members of the public.
Discovering Virginia's Colonial Artifacts
| Author | : Bill Dancy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 393 |
| Release | : 2027-10 |
| Genre | : Metal detectors |
| ISBN | : 9780692901298 |
Four hundred pages of information and color photos of early American Colonial artifacts and how to find them. The best reference yet on colonial artifacts, including coins, buttons, bottles, buckles, household items, tools, and more!
Key Concepts in Public Archaeology
| Author | : Gabriel Moshenska |
| Publisher | : UCL Press |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2017-09-28 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1911576445 |
This book provides a broad overview of the key concepts in public archaeology, a research field that examines the relationship between archaeology and the public, in both theoretical and practical terms. While based on the long-standing programme of undergraduate and graduate teaching in public archaeology at UCL’s renowned Institute of Archaeology, the book also takes into account the growth of scholarship from around the world and seeks to clarify what exactly ‘public archaeology’ is by promoting an inclusive, socially and politically engaged vision of the discipline. Written for students and practitioners, the individual chapters provide textbook-level introductions to the themes, theories and controversies that connect archaeology to wider society, from the trade in illicit antiquities to the use of digital media in public engagement, and point readers to the most relevant case studies and learning resources to aid their further study. This book was produced as part of JISC's Institution as e-Textbook Publisher project. Find out more at https://www.jisc.ac.uk/rd/projects/institution-as-e-textbook-publisher Praise for Key Concepts in Archaeology 'Littered throughout with concise and well-chosen case studies, Key Concepts in Public Archaeology could become essential reading for undergraduates and is a welcome reminder of where archaeology sits in UK society today.' British Archaeology
Public Participation in Archaeology
| Author | : Suzie Thomas |
| Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1843838974 |
This volume examines the various facets of public archaeology practice globally, and the factors which are currently affecting it, together with the question of how different publics and communities engage with their archaeological heritage.
Early Anglo-Saxon Coins
| Author | : Gareth Williams |
| Publisher | : Shire Publications |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2008-11-18 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
Coins are among the most important sources of information for the Anglo-Saxon period. In addition to what they tell us about the Anglo-Saxon economy, the combination of inscriptions and images provide evidence about kingship, religion and cultural identity. Written by one of the foremost experts on Anglo-Saxon coins, this book provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon coins in their historical context, drawing on recent finds as well as famous treasures to provide an authoritative account of current interpretations. Covering the period from the Anglo-Saxon settlements of the fifth century, through the emergence of the great kingdoms of Kent, East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria and Wessex, to the Viking invasions of the mid-ninth century and the conquest of all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms apart from the Wessex of Alfred the Great, this is an essential volume for any aspiring amateur archeologist, coin collector or student interested in this historical period.
The Buried Spitfires of Burma
| Author | : Andy Brockman |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 450 |
| Release | : 2020-06-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0750995378 |
Rumours of buried Spitfires from the Second World War have spread around the world for seventy-five years. In April 2012, the press reported that the UK had negotiated an agreement with Myanmar for the recovery of twenty crated Spitfires, reportedly buried after WW2. Astonishingly the agreement came about through the single-minded determination of a farmer, David Cundall. Armed with a high-tech survey showing mysterious shapes under the surface of Yangon International Airport, David's expedition is equipped with JCB excavators. But instead of Spitfires, the team unearths a tale of fake history. The Buried Spitfires of Burma explores what happened next as David Cundall's dream unravelled over the course of a historical 'whodunnit' that spans seven decades and three continents. It follows one of the most bizarre stories since the sensational Hitler Diaries hoax.
Community Archaeology
| Author | : Gabriel Moshenska |
| Publisher | : Oxbow Books Limited |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781842174326 |
Community Archaeology is an assessment of the aims, results and validity of the broad spectrum of community archaeology initiatives taking place today. The project arose from a shared belief in cooperation between professional and non-professional archaeologists and the belief that archaeology does not have to take place in private between consenting companies. The 15 papers presented here are startlingly and pleasingly diverse, drawing on the expertise and experience of student archaeologists, academics, professionals, amateurs, educators and independent practitioners. A number of interesting common themes emerge, including general theoretical reflections on the nature and significance of community archaeology, education (which highlights the common concentration on excavation within community archaeology and the concomitant neglect of post-excavation work), funding and sustainability, namely the dichotomy between one-off or medium-term projects that are funded and long-term projects that tend to be staffed by volunteers. As well as the difficulties involved, the collection also highlights the pleasures and emotional dimensions of engaging with material remains of the past.
Metal Detecting
| Author | : Dave Crisp |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Great Britain |
| ISBN | : 9781897738481 |
If you have ever thought of taking up metal detecting as a hobby, or would like to give somebody a book on the subject, then this is the one to buy.
