7th September 2005, 02:00 PM
Both have there place! Archaeology by it's very nature is both hands and practical offering opportunities for those without access to univ. On the flip side it is also very theoretical, requiring degree, ma and phd students to come up with endless ever changing theories.
However, the evidence from which they write papers, books and TV deals come from the field. It should be a requirement for ALL academics to spend an annual spell in the field under the quidance of a 'professional digger' (with or without qualifications). This would perhaps raise the prestige of the digger and hopefully the wages [:0].
Some of the best diggers I have ever met have been ex msc placements, ET (remember that one).
oh well, thats my two pennyworth...
A Muddy Digger, dreading winter fieldwork......
However, the evidence from which they write papers, books and TV deals come from the field. It should be a requirement for ALL academics to spend an annual spell in the field under the quidance of a 'professional digger' (with or without qualifications). This would perhaps raise the prestige of the digger and hopefully the wages [:0].
Some of the best diggers I have ever met have been ex msc placements, ET (remember that one).
oh well, thats my two pennyworth...
A Muddy Digger, dreading winter fieldwork......