Cultural Resource Laws and Practice: An Introductory Guide

by Thomas F. King

Renowned cultural resource management consultant Thomas F. King demystifies this web of regulations surrounding this field, providing frank, practical advice on how to ensure regulatory compliance in dealing with archaeological sites, historic buildings, urban districts, sacred sites and objects, shipwrecks, and archives. In this brief, informally written guide, he discusses the various federal laws that govern the protection of resources, how they have been interpreted, how they operate in practice, and even how they sometimes contradict each other. The author also provides helpful guidance to the wide array of federal, state, and tribal offices that are concerned with cultural resources management and the special challenges of working with each. In this new edition, King reports on changes in cultural resource laws, regulations, and executive orders in the past five years and adds material on Section 106 review, NEPA, and the 'Preserve America' executive order. King's insider's guide is an essential tool for CRM work by archaeologists, historic preservationists, environmentalists, tribal governments, agency managers, and students.

Genres: Archaeology, Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, Reference, Read For School, Museums

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 1998

Reviews

[Chris Webster · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dry subject made palatable by an archaeologist that practically wrote the book on historic preservation.

[Alyssa Terrill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of important information packaged in a semi-interesting way, but holy cow King is so pessimistic. I hope he’s doing alright.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent overview of Federal historic preservation law, and it's about as readable a summary of the statutes & regs as well as the history behind them.

My students have always valued this book as a good resource and appreciated having it for future reference. The 3rd Edition is now out but I haven't read it yet. I'll do an updated review when I've finished it.

[Meara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thomas F. King is the god of Cultural Resource Management. But, only nerds like myself really care.

[Brian Melchers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe the most honest, down-to-earth textbook I have ever read. The author writes as though he is talking to you and he has a sense humor. High marks .

[Jennifer Bentley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used for COMPS prep- Cultural Resource Management, M.A.