Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Archaeological Projects
- Chapter 2 Initiating an Archaeology Project
- Chapter 3 Planning an Archaeology Project
- Chapter 4 Preparing for Fieldwork
- Chapter 5 Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling Field Work
- Chapter 6 Closing the Project
- Suggested readings
- Index
Product information
- Title: Project Management for Archaeology
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2017
- Publisher(s): Business Expert Press
- ISBN: 9781631572999
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