7th March 2006, 09:47 PM
i agree that there is a need for a professional organisation more tailored to the role of the field archaeologist but how can we actually go about getting this implemented - is it actually something that could be realistically attained? i know this has been mentioned in previous threads but could the EAA really be the answer and if so how do we go about it?
I do not believe and hope it isnt true that many other professionals within archaeology and other fields look down on us - i am sure there are a few but it can be demoralising enough being out in the rain and snow all day without adding to it by knowing that everybody is looking down on us! hard not to when your in a bloody great pit or ditch though Although, to turn this argument around, i am sure a few field archaeologists have said similar things/share similar opinions about those who have managed/chosen to get out of the field and pursued other more office based roles, for example. Isnt it about time that we all started to work together and respect eachothers professional positions under the umbrella that is archaeology [?]
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
I do not believe and hope it isnt true that many other professionals within archaeology and other fields look down on us - i am sure there are a few but it can be demoralising enough being out in the rain and snow all day without adding to it by knowing that everybody is looking down on us! hard not to when your in a bloody great pit or ditch though Although, to turn this argument around, i am sure a few field archaeologists have said similar things/share similar opinions about those who have managed/chosen to get out of the field and pursued other more office based roles, for example. Isnt it about time that we all started to work together and respect eachothers professional positions under the umbrella that is archaeology [?]
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)