1st Edition

Ethics in Archaeological Practice

By Paul Belford, Gerry Wait Copyright 2025
204 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

204 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

204 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Ethics in Archaeological Practice focuses on the ethics of archaeological work in a European context. This book covers all aspects of the archaeological profession, including archaeological advisors employed by state national, or regional heritage agencies, commercial archaeologists (consultants and contractors), and academics. It considers all archaeologists as professionals and situates... Read more

List of Figures; 1. An introduction to professional ethics; 2. Degrees of engagement: archaeology, the public, public benefit and ‘doing good’; 3. The archaeological biosphere and its ecosystems; 4. Acquiring archaeological data; 5. Managing archaeological information; 6. Creating meaningful outputs; 7. Archaeology and public discourse; 8. Conclusions: archaeological ethics for the future; References; Index.

Biography

Dr Paul Belford FSA MCIfA is an archaeologist and heritage consultant with over 30 years of experience across all sectors of the historic environment profession in the UK, Europe and the Americas. Paul is the founder and CEO of Heritage Innovation, an international cultural heritage consultancy.

Dr Gerry Wait FSA MCIfA RPA has over 40 years of experience as an archaeologist, anthropologist and heritage consultant. He has undertaken heritage assessments for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Conservation Management Plans in over 35 countries around the world.