14th January 2008, 06:27 PM
I think you have started one - So yes...
The concept of archaeology by 'western archaeologists' looking at other cultures, where the cultures are still extant... AND the positive and negative effects of "White" dominated archaeological research... is it possible for a person from a Suburb in Sydney to 'understand' what is in effect an alien culture ... or is there no difference than studying Ancient Greeks...
It should and can be talked about...
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
The concept of archaeology by 'western archaeologists' looking at other cultures, where the cultures are still extant... AND the positive and negative effects of "White" dominated archaeological research... is it possible for a person from a Suburb in Sydney to 'understand' what is in effect an alien culture ... or is there no difference than studying Ancient Greeks...
It should and can be talked about...
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu