18th February 2009, 11:48 PM
You might also want to look at Ferlinni et al for a perspective on Archaeology and Human Rights violations, where forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology have been involved.
http://www.ccthomas.com/ebooks/9780398077341.pdf
My opinion is that archaeological methodology is a valuable tool with a myriad of potentials and there is no logical reasoning (and certainly no legal justification in the UK) for any kind of cut off date regarding its application.
Some other countries (Scandinavian nations for example) have specific cut-off dates written in to their heritage legislation.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
http://www.ccthomas.com/ebooks/9780398077341.pdf
My opinion is that archaeological methodology is a valuable tool with a myriad of potentials and there is no logical reasoning (and certainly no legal justification in the UK) for any kind of cut off date regarding its application.
Some other countries (Scandinavian nations for example) have specific cut-off dates written in to their heritage legislation.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...