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State, Local and Individual Perceptions of Archaeology as an Economic Asset (2015)
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The perception of archaeological resources as an economic asset is a large factor in the interaction of archaeologists with the public. This perception can pre-exist in the location and stakeholders that archaeologists work with, or alternatively archaeologists may seek to create this perception, seeking new value for cultural heritage in people who might otherwise be disengaged. There are certainly challenges to such perceptions, including the matching of hoped-for economic benefits with the...