TY  - BOOK
AU  - Flatman,Joe
TI  - Becoming an archaeologist: a guide to professional pathways 
SN  - 9780521734691 (paperback)
AV  - CC107 .F53 2011
U1  - 930.10023 FLA/Bec 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New York
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Archaeology
KW  - Vocational guidance
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. What is and isn't archaeology; 2. Skills and training; 3. Cultural resource management; 4. Academia; 5. Local government; 6. Central government; 7. Public and community archaeology; Conclusion
N2  - "Becoming an Archaeologist: A Guide to Professional Pathways is an engaging handbook on career paths in the area of archaeology. It outlines in straightforward fashion the entire process of getting a job in archaeology, including the various options; the training that is required; and how to get positions in the academic, commercial, and government worlds. It also includes discussion of careers in related heritage professions such as museums and conservation societies. The book includes a series of interviews with real archaeologists, all young professionals who began their careers within the last ten years. These insider guides offer essential tips on how they got their first job and progressed in their careers. Written in an accessible style, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of archaeology in the 21st century"--Provided by publisher
ER  -