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The Impact of Non-Professional Archaeologists
This chapter explores the impact of non-professional archaeologists on the growth and status of archaeology, highlighting the shift from gentleman scholars to professional archaeologists and the subsequent exclusion of amateurs. It discusses the importance of including amateurs and members of the public in the history of archaeology and challenges the perception of archaeology as an exclusive club. The chapter also delves into the issues of exclusion in archaeology, particularly in relation to women and people from diverse backgrounds.
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