21st November 2008, 03:47 PM
Perhaps just reword the previous definitions and add one or two words:
"An Archaeologist is a person who practices the study of the past through the study of the material remains of human activity."
I do agree that to define 'archaeologist' goes beyond status or competence, that is for those who would regulate the profession. It is interesting that, if I remember rightly, in some countries you need a licence to be an archaeologist, regardless of the status of the site.
"An Archaeologist is a person who practices the study of the past through the study of the material remains of human activity."
I do agree that to define 'archaeologist' goes beyond status or competence, that is for those who would regulate the profession. It is interesting that, if I remember rightly, in some countries you need a licence to be an archaeologist, regardless of the status of the site.