just when and where did "contract archaeology" (excavation by private
companies/individuals) spring up? official german debates on whether or not
"contracting" is a good idea or workable tend to be kind of vague on their data
in this respect, and i'd kind of like to set the record straight once and for
all - any ideas?
 
 
[R. Paul Hampson]  Within my provincial experience, it began with implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ca 1975-1975, and expanded with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which was based in part on CEQA and followed shortly after.  I expect you might get a more specific and complete version from T. F. King, who did some early work and started a company in California around the beginning of 1976.
 
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