n.a. (1988). Public archaeology in Scotland. Scott Archaeol Rev 5. Vol 5, pp. 1-22.
| Title: | Public archaeology in Scotland |
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| Issue: | Scott Archaeol Rev 5 |
| Series: | Scottish Archaeological Review |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Page Start/End: | 1 - 22 |
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| Publication Type: | Journal |
| Abstract: | After the editor's introduction, Andrew Foxon (1-7) points out Scotland's lack of a strong archaeological organization and of any means to cross-reference the information produced by the professional bodies; some ways forward within the CBA Scotland organization are suggested. In 'Scotland and the Viking menace' S T Driscoll (7-11) explains why a sound philosophical approach is vital for the successful development of public archaeology; the current concern with 'marketing' archaeological information produces a Jorvik Viking Centre where the 'consumer' is given no critical tools to evaluate what is on display. Blaise Vyner (11-12) comments on 'Professional responses to public archaeology'. A Grace (12-15) in 'Archaeology through the view finder: an assessment of the potential applications of video in archaeology' stresses the importance of pre-production planning; footage taken for excavation archive purposes can be re-edited for the general public. W S Hanson (15-16) comments that video costs must be kept in mind, but even non-professional operators can make a passable site record which will also interest the public. In 'Funding in Scottish archaeology - Catch 22?' Jill Harden (17-22) asks for well-designed regionally based research strategies, sufficient funds (government and independent) to see them through, and professional staff both to do the work and to communicate excitement to the public about it. The ad hoc service that developed in the 1970s has failed to deliver and needs radical attention. |
| Year of Publication: | 1988 |
| Source: |
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
