Interesting how the hidden agendas have surfaced in this string.
Observations of capitalistic hegemony under the guise of humanitarism that
seems to want to ignore elements of imperialism and ethic cleansing that
took place before 'western' intervention.
Agreed, an interesting poser for some lucky future archaeologist.
But more interesting is the resentment towards a university's curriculum by
way of an elitist stance on sharing of information on our 'tools of trade'.
For one I'm rather intimidated to ask my northern hemisphere archaeology
colleagues their experience of up to date hand-held measuring devices (cost
effective vs. accuracy vs. availability on the web) for fear of some
wrathful flame.
And all this from a fat sodden bit of meat between two halves of a soggy bun
which has the same effect on me as patronisation. Greetz would surely love
this.
I applaud Paul's approach and look forward to be enlightened, especially on
the advancement of archaeological theory.
Cordially
Vic Taylor
JCU Cairns QLD
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