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Of the many properties listed on the National register of Historic Places, only 7 per cent are archaeological sites. This is a guide for archaeologists and others on how to examine these properties for their historical significance, both for academic reasons and for proposal to the Register.

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A key word in the complex federal 'Preservation System' is 'significance.' The relevant regulations provide a [long] list of significance criteria...[but] they cannot cover every eventuality and hence, 'significance' is subject to interpretation....The authors of this volume draw upon their extensive knowledge and working experience in providing an excellent guide to assessing and establishing the significance of historical archaeological sites and, hence, eligibility determinations for listing in the National Register.

Their [Hardesty and Little] combined effort in Assessing Site Significance provides solid support to new practitioners and reinforces the work of experienced heritage management professionals in effectively applying National Register guidelines for assessing the significance of historic archaeological sites. . . .The authors' perception that assessment practice continues to evolve is a welcome contribution to the work and, assuming the current legislative mandates coninue, secures the book's role as an essential voume for heritage management students and professionals for years to come.--Michael Madson Journal Of The Society For Industrial Archaeology

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Donald R. Hardesty is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Barbara J. Little is a program officer for the National Register of Historic Places of the National Park Service.

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