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Improve Field Research Administration? How?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Robert D. Cunningham
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Abstract

An archaeological project's achievement depends on the efficiency of its management. Efficiency tends to be greater with delegation of administration to a qualified specialist. Such administration is economical for all but isolated and shoestring projects. Yet it is uncommon. Reasons and means for improvement are suggested.

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American Antiquity , Volume 39 , Issue 3 , July 1974, pp. 462 - 465
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Copyright © Society for American Archaeology 1974

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