Why should an academic or a government archaeologist with institutional job security want to become an RPA?
They are equal partners with all other archaeologists in their responsibility to act as stewards of the resource base, conduct archaeological research in an ethical manner, and behave responsibly toward archaeology’s several publics. If a majority of archaeologists accept and become accountable to principles of professional ethics and standards, it will be much easier for the profession to act against unacceptable behavior within its own ranks and to make a case to the public against destruction of the archaeological record and trafficking in looted antiquities. Q: Would SOPA cease to exist? A: SOPA would no longer exist as a professional society, but would be transformed into a different not-for-profit organization after bylaw changes entailing a new name (ROPA) and a somewhat different make-up of the board of directors. As ROPA, the new organization would continue offering the same basic services to the profession that SOPA does now. Q: Would the sponsoring organizations (SAA, SHA, a
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