Disability and the Archaeological Profession

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Agree completely Bob. I would hope though, that repetitive strain injuries and other physical practise that induces or compounds disabilities, are not the only catalysts considered. Lets not forget that archaeologists risk long-term and potentially fatal illness by working in contaminated ground. There are still lots of "professional" units out there that still do not carry out chemical testing and assessment prior to groundworks. From hydrocarbons to pesticides, heavy metals and unexploded ordnance..... "disability" encompasses a wide remit. As Bob rightly pointed out,"knackering the minds" there are times where practitioners can be scarred for life (mass graves/war crimes etc) and this needs to be considered too.

..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)