Archaeology in global cities : exploring the profession in London and New York City
International and national agendas and policies play a vital role in shaping the conduct of archaeologists and their associated institutions. They impact on research, practice, structures, management and the on-going development of archaeology as a profession. Cities, as test beds for innovative political changes and new forms of governance, are good sources for understanding how various groups, organisations and professions - including archaeology - need to renegotiate their role, position and value within urban society. Over the past few decades, researchers concerned with 'the urban' have discussed the impact of neoliberal policies on both urban governance and cultures of planning. Cities are struggling to deal with shifting distribution of powers, decision-making bodies, and the competitive demands of the global economy. Global cities often experience such challenges more strongly being attractive and lucrative spaces. In these processes environmental and cultural concerns, such as archaeology, can become sidelined. This thesis argues that global policies have led to critical changes in how archaeology is practised. Changes range from institutional restructuring, to personal dynamics, funding, and professional
Morel, H.
Archaeology in global cities : exploring the profession in London and New York City. International and national agendas and policies play a vital role in shaping the conduct of archaeologists and their associated institutions. They impact on research, practice, structures, management and the on-going development of archaeology as a profession. Cities, as test beds for innovative political changes and new forms of governance, are good sources for understanding how various groups, organisations and professions - including archaeology - need to renegotiate their role, position and value within urban society. Over the past few decades, researchers concerned with 'the urban' have discussed the impact of neoliberal policies on both urban governance and cultures of planning. Cities are struggling to deal with shifting distribution of powers, decision-making bodies, and the competitive demands of the global economy. Global cities often experience such challenges more strongly being attractive and lucrative spaces. In these processes environmental and cultural concerns, such as archaeology, can become sidelined. This thesis argues that global policies have led to critical changes in how archaeology is practised. Changes range from institutional restructuring, to personal dynamics, funding, and professional
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