Bononia University Press 11 SEZIONE Archeologia Looking to the Future, Caring for the Past Preventive Archaeology in Theory and Practice Looking to the Future, Caring for the Past Boschi DISCI DIPARTIMENTO storia culture civiltà DISCI DIPARTIMENTO storia culture civiltà 11 Looking to the Future, Caring for the Past is a collection of papers presented at the 2013 and 2014 Summer Schools Preventive Ar- chaeology: evaluating sites and landscapes coordinated within the Erasmus Intensive Programme by the Department of History and Cul- tures of the University of Bologna. Bringing together the experience of great experts and young researchers from different countries, the book paints an informed picture on Preventative Archaeology, focusing on the role of non-invasive techniques in evaluating the nature and potential of archaeological deposits prior to potentially damaging changes or development, and so properly informing the planning process and individual project designs. The topic at issue is being discussed carrying out a general survey of the current situation across Europe, comparing the differing condi- tions in terms of rules and regulations, methods and traditions, and analysing the possibilities and limitations of non-invasive methods for the needs of archaeological impact assessment. The volume also sought to identify the kinds of benefits that could be gained through the development and application of an approach based on multiple techniques and methodological integration, so as to define good practice both for research and for teaching within this field of studies. Federica Boschi is PhD Assistant Researcher and Lecturer of Geo- physics applied to Archaeology at the University of Bologna. Coor- dinator of the Laboratories of Geophysics and Preventative Archae- ology of the Department of History and Cultures, she is specialized in the application of geophysics and remote sensing techniques in archaeological research. Her research focuses on past landscapes and ancient urban sites through the integration of a wide range of methodologies, including non-invasive techniques and new technolo- gies, as well as long-established methods of archaeological explora- tion, with a peculiar dedication to the analysis and interpretation of data from geophysical and aerial prospections. Edited by Federica Boschi € 45,00              SEZIONE Archeologia