Publisher's Synopsis
This successor to the 1974 publication, Rescue Archaeology edited by the late Philip Rahtz provides an overview of the continuing concerns that underpinned the foundation of RESCUE in 1971. Mirroring the structure of the 1974 publication, and organised into distinct sections to outline the current frameworks within which archaeologists operate Today's archaeological practitioners examine the current challenges faced by archaeologists in Britain, their personal experiences; significant threats to the historic environment; and how current practitioners view the future development of the profession.
