Quality Management In Archaeology

Author : Willem Willems
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782975724

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Quality Management in Archaeology by Willem Willems Pdf

Quality Management in Archaeology deals with the effects of the profound changes that have had an impact on the discipline of archaeology all over the world. In North America, in Europe and increasingly in other parts of the world, new legislation and international treaties have changed its position in society. What was once a university based research activity by a limited number of academics has become a socially relevant field with many practitioners that are mostly employed in some branch of archaeological resource management. Archaeology has been successful in persuading governments and the general public that more should be done to preserve archaeological heritage and to investigate it where it will be irretrievably lost. The scale and frequency of archaeological work has increased vastly, at considerable cost to society. Consequently, there is pressure to do the work efficiently and economically. At the same time, academic standards have to be maintained to assure that the end result will be the relevant knowledge about the past that society pays for. Different countries have found different approaches and solutions to deal with this dilemma. Sometimes commercial archaeology is allowed, sometimes it is not, but in every national context quality has to be managed in some way. This book presents a survey by specialists from the US, Canada, and several European countries on how this is done, what the principles are, and also the priorities. It will be useful for anyone interested in archaeological resource management.

Author : Maurizio Quagliuolo,Davide Delfino
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784912963

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Quality Management of Cultural Heritage: problems and best practices by Maurizio Quagliuolo,Davide Delfino Pdf

Proceedings of the XVII UISPP World Congress (1-7 September, Burgos, Spain). Volume 8 / Session A13: Quality Management of Cultural Heritage: problems and best practices

Author : Erika M. Robrahn-González,Friedrich Lüth,Abdoulaye Cámara,Pascal Depaepe,Asya Engovatova
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784917395

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Archaeological Heritage Policies and Management Structures by Erika M. Robrahn-González,Friedrich Lüth,Abdoulaye Cámara,Pascal Depaepe,Asya Engovatova Pdf

This volume presents proceedings from sessions A15a, A15b, A15c of the XVII UISPP World Congress (1–7 September 2014, Burgos, Spain). Collectively this volume presents perspectives of archaeological heritage management in various countries and continents.

Author : Hannah Cobb,Oliver J. T. Harris,Cara Jones,Philip Richardson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461423379

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Reconsidering Archaeological Fieldwork by Hannah Cobb,Oliver J. T. Harris,Cara Jones,Philip Richardson Pdf

Digging, recording, and writing are the three main processes that archaeologists undertake to analyze a site, yet the relationships between these processes is rarely considered critically. Reconsidering Archaeological Fieldwork asserts that each of these processes involves at least a bit of subjective interpretation. As a group of archaeologists work together to reconstruct an objective view of the past, at a particular time, at a particular site, their field methods and subjective interpretations affect the final analysis. This volume explores the important nature of the relationship between fieldwork, analysis, and interpretation. Containing contributions from a diverse group of archaeologists, both academic and professional, from Europe and the Americas, it critically analyzes accepted practices in field archaeology, and provide thoughtful and innovative analysis of these procedures. By combining the experiences of both academic and professional archaeologists, Reconsidering Archaeological Fieldwork highlights key differences and key similarities in their concerns, theories, and techniques. This volume will incite discussion on fundamental questions for all archaeologists, both old and new to the field.

Author : Brian J. Egloff
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789691061

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Archaeological Heritage Conservation and Management by Brian J. Egloff Pdf

Archaeological heritage conservation is all too often highly conflicted. Economic interests are often at the forefront of management decision-making with heritage values given lesser, if any, consideration, but when heritage places are managed with international principles in mind the sites stand out as evidencing superior outcomes.

Author : John H. Jameson,James Eogan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461455295

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Training and Practice for Modern Day Archaeologists by John H. Jameson,James Eogan Pdf

In recent years, an important and encouraging development in the practice of archaeology and historical preservation has been the markedly increased number of collaborations among archaeologists, educators, preservation planners, and government managers to explore new approaches to archaeological and heritage education and training to accommodate globalization and the realities of the 21st century worldwide. But what is the collective experience of archaeologists and cultural heritage specialists in these arenas? Should we be encouraged, or discouraged, by national and international trends? In an attempt to answer these questions, this volume examines and gives representational examples of the respective approaches and roles of government, universities, and the private sector in meeting the educational/training needs and challenges of practicing archaeologists today.

Author : Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 1858244811

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Archaeology by Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Pdf

Author : Rodrigo Vilanova,Timothy J. Kloppenborg,Kathryn N. Wells
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631572999

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Project Management for Archaeology by Rodrigo Vilanova,Timothy J. Kloppenborg,Kathryn N. Wells Pdf

Archaeology, the science in charge of studying ancient cultures, is without a doubt one of the most alluring professions in today's academic world. It is a versatile and complex discipline requiring a lot of skill expertise from both students and specialists, including the efficient management of team of coworkers, logistics, resources, etc. Project Management for Archaeology is a first approach to students and inexperienced archaeologists striving to better organize, lead, and execute an archaeological project. It also offers great insight and strategies to experienced and Òold-schoolÓ researchers in order to improve efficiency, leadership, and organizational skills, following the most effective management techniques in the market. Presented with a flexible approach that accommodates all types of archaeological research (from academic to rescue and salvage projects), Project Management for Archaeology is meant to be a practical handbook to be used all along the lifetime of any archaeological project.

Author : John Carman,Malcolm Cooper,Anthony Firth,David Wheatley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134843541

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Managing Archaeology by John Carman,Malcolm Cooper,Anthony Firth,David Wheatley Pdf

Focusing on the principles and practice of management today, and covering contract and field archaeology, heritage management, marketing, law and information technology, this is a collection of outstanding papers by diverse experts.

Author : Donald L. Hardesty
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848260030

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ARCHAEOLOGY – Volume II by Donald L. Hardesty Pdf

Archaeology is a component of Encyclopedia of Social Sciences and Humanities in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Archaeology is a road for traveling into the past that is independent of and complementary to documents and memory. The archaeological record provides historical perspectives on variability and change in human life support systems with the potential for use in planning for future sustainable development. The Theme is organized into four different topics which represent the main scientific areas of the theme: - Foundations of Archaeology; - The Archaeology of Life Support Systems; - World Cultural Heritage; - Preserving Archaeological Sites and Monuments which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. The first topic deals with historical, methodological, and theoretical foundations of archaeology. The second topic explores the archaeological record of human life support systems and includes chapters on foraging, food production such as farming and nomadic lifestyles, civilizations, water-management systems, and sustainability. World cultural heritage is the third topic. Finally, the fourth topic covers the preservation of cultural memorials such as archaeological sites, landscapes, and monuments. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.

Author : Dianne Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784914899

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Managing Archaeological Collections in Middle Eastern Countries by Dianne Fitzpatrick Pdf

In this guide, archaeologist Dianne Fitzpatrick sees archaeological collections management as a means of integrating achievable good-practice strategies into research designs and site management plans from the outset.

Author : Francesco Bandarin,Ron van Oers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118383988

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Reconnecting the City by Francesco Bandarin,Ron van Oers Pdf

Historic Urban Landscape is a new approach to urban heritage management, promoted by UNESCO, and currently one of the most debated issues in the international preservation community. However, few conservation practitioners have a clear understanding of what it entails, and more importantly, what it can achieve. Examples drawn from urban heritage sites worldwide – from Timbuktu to Liverpool Richly illustrated with colour photographs Addresses key issues and best practice for urban conservation

Author : Sherene Baugher,Douglas R. Appler,William Moss
Publisher : Springer
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319554907

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Urban Archaeology, Municipal Government and Local Planning by Sherene Baugher,Douglas R. Appler,William Moss Pdf

Improving the relationship between archaeology and local government represents one of the next great challenges facing archaeology –specifically archaeology done in urban settings. Not only does local government have access to powerful legal tools and policy mechanisms that can offer protection for privately owned archaeological sites, but because local government exists at the grassroots level, it is also often closer to people who have deep knowledge about the community itself, about its values, and about the local meaning of the sites most in need of protection. This partnership between archaeology and local government can also provide visibility and public programing for heritage sites. This book will explore the experiences, both positive and negative, of small and large cities globally. We have examined programs in the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth) and in the United States. These countries share similar perspectives on preservation and heritage, although the approaches these cities have taken to address municipal archaeology reveals considerable diversity. The case studies highlight how these innovative partnerships have developed, and explain how they function within local government. Engaging with the political sphere to advocate for and conduct archaeology requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships. How these archaeological partnerships benefit the community is a vital part of the equation. Heritage and tourist benefits are discussed. Economic challenges during downturns in the economy are analyzed. The book also examines public outreach programs and the grassroots efforts to protect and preserve a community's archaeological heritage.

Author : Laurajane Smith,Emma Waterton
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527554887

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Taking Archaeology out of Heritage by Laurajane Smith,Emma Waterton Pdf

Archaeology has, on the whole, tended to dominate the development of public policies and practices applicable to what is often referred to as “heritage”. This book aims to examine the conflation of heritage with archaeology that has occurred as a result. To do so, it asks whether archaeology can usefully contribute to critical understandings of heritage, which, the volume contends, must consider heritage both in terms of what it is and the cultural, social and political work it does in contemporary societies. Archaeologists have been very successful in protecting what they perceive to be their database—a success that owes much to the development and maintenance of a suite of heritage management practices that work to legitimize their privileged access to, and control of, that database. However, is archaeological data actually heritage? Moreover, does archaeological knowledge offer a meaningful reflection of “the historic environment”, in terms of the uses, values and associations it carries for the various and different communities or publics that engage with that environment/heritage? The volume brings together academic and field archaeologists, academics from heritage studies and community activists from the UK and Europe more generally to debate these issues.

Author : S.J. van der Linde
Publisher : Sidestone Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789088901065

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European Archaeology Abroad by S.J. van der Linde Pdf

What are European archaeologists doing abroad? What have they been doing there for the past three to four centuries? Are they doing things differently nowadays? To address these questions, this book explores the scope, impact and ethics of European archaeological policies and practices in the Mediterranean area, the Near East, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. Acknowledging that international and transcultural projects have a range of different stakeholders, the first part of this book aims to identify some of the values and motivations behind different European archaeologies abroad. This is done by providing thorough historical overviews on a range of European countries, including France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland. But how are these values translated, through socio-political, theoretical and administrative frameworks, unto local circumstances in host countries? And how are these archaeological activities received locally? The second part of this book attempts to answer these questions through a range of historical and contemporary case studies, in Africa, in Asia, in South America, in the Near East and in Europe. The third part of the book offers several critical reflections on European values, motivations and collaboration projects, as perceived by archaeological heritage professionals based in, and/or working in Senegal, Sudan, Somaliland, Colombia, and the Near East. This collection of historical overviews, contemporary case studies and critical reflections focuses on the challenging relationships between archaeological practices and policies, including the requirements and wishes of archaeologists, of local communities and of other stakeholders in Europe and in the host countries. In addition to researchers and students, this book should be of interest to practicing archaeologists, heritage professionals and policy makers the world over, as they seek to reach better informed decisions regarding archaeological projects and international collaboration. This publication was produced in the framework of the ACE project – “Archaeology in Contemporary Europe. Professional Practices and Public Outreach”, with the support of the Culture 2007-2013 programme of the European Commission.