Urban Archaeology, Municipal Government and Local Planning - Preserving Heritage within the Commonwealth of Nations and the United States (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	August 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Sherene Baugher • Douglas R. Appler • William Moss
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	345
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-55488-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-55488-3
Barcode:	9783319554884

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