2nd September 2009, 12:04 PM
Indeed the question that springs to the fore, is 'whether' archaeology should be a essentially private sector activity - and that as such has divorced itself in the main from the very source of support.
By 'professionalising the profession' we have in fact created the very reasons that archaeology companies are in crisis.
and are possibly not in a position to act as the rest of the professions.. which charge upwards of 10 times more, have a respect from developers, and have a far greater ear of government.
Hotly debated topics are great fun... BUT... do they cause real change. Or are they destined to end up on the, that was interesting pile of history.?? one example from an EAA debated topic leading to significant and measurable change would be good and give heart..
By 'professionalising the profession' we have in fact created the very reasons that archaeology companies are in crisis.
and are possibly not in a position to act as the rest of the professions.. which charge upwards of 10 times more, have a respect from developers, and have a far greater ear of government.
Hotly debated topics are great fun... BUT... do they cause real change. Or are they destined to end up on the, that was interesting pile of history.?? one example from an EAA debated topic leading to significant and measurable change would be good and give heart..
For really I think that the poorest he that is in England hath a life to live, as the greatest he
Thomas Rainborough 1647
Thomas Rainborough 1647