Open Source Archaeology: Ethics and Practice' brings together authors and researchers in the
field of open-source archaeology defined as encompassing the ethical imperative for open
public access to the results of publicly-funded research practical solutions to open-data
projects open-source software applications in archaeology public information sharing projects
in archaeology open-GIS and the open-context system of data management and sharing. This
edited volume is designed to discuss important issues around open access to data and software
in academic and commercial archaeology as well as to summarise both the current state of
theoretical engagement and technological development in the field of open-archaeology. Ben
EdwardsBen Edwards was trained in archaeology at the University of Durham achieving his BA MA
and PhD. His first commercial work was for Archaeological Services Durham University before
moving on to become a Lecturer in Archaeological Practice at the University of Liverpool where
he taught for three years. During this time Ben began his project management work undertaking
both commercial and research excavations and survey projects. His teaching (archaeological
practice and heritage management) proved to be an excellent basis from which to develop his
professional expertise.Ben now lectures at Manchester Metropolitan University in Archaeology
and Heritage. He currently researches open source software and hardware for use in the field
and advanced 3D surveying techniques. Andrew WilsonAndrew Wilson was trained in archaeology at
the University of Liverpool. Upon achieving his BA at the University Andrew moved south to
study Computer Applied Archaeology at the University of Southampton where he was awarded an
MSc. Andrew returned to the University of Liverpool where he has recently completed a PhD.
During this time Andrew coordinated a number of projects both in the UK and Middle East
specialising in advanced surveying techniques of archaeological remains.Working in the the
School of Computer Science Bangor University Andrew has developed his keen interest in Open
data policies and ethics. This interest was the starting point for this volume.
