17th September 2006, 12:35 PM
I think that the public are interested in archaeology, but yes they will view their public services as being more vital (as I might do too). But often I think it is down to the fact that they really don't know what is going on in the commercial sector. I am sure that is some members of the public found out how their heritage was really being treated they would be very upset by it (and I hope that this is putting it mildly). There is a certain level of awareness by the public, but some in our field of work are quite happy to keep people ignorant.
A very large part of me would be up for the downing tools idea, but as mesolithic viking points out, when it comes down to the archaeology getting trashed, or me getting paid a better wage, unfortunately my passion out weighs my pocket - darn it!!
the future's bright; the future's trowel shaped
A very large part of me would be up for the downing tools idea, but as mesolithic viking points out, when it comes down to the archaeology getting trashed, or me getting paid a better wage, unfortunately my passion out weighs my pocket - darn it!!
the future's bright; the future's trowel shaped