First of all it would be necessary to admit, that if choosing from the suggested list of jobs, the most interesting for me would b the application of an archeologist. To discover the hidden secrets of ancient civilizations is the most interesting, necessary and important feature of the whole historical science. From the suggested list of archeological applications, as far as I can judge, the most interesting would be “Archaeology Field Techs/Field Directors”. It does not matter that some private firm but not the research institute offers this applications for the arranged excavations. The most attractive feature of the offered application is the topic of the research, i.e. hunting and agricultural activities of the North American Indians. To apply for this job it would be necessary to be familiar with the history and traditions of the autochthonous North American population. Moreover, archeology requires being physically endurable and a bit ascetic in the dwelling requirements, as not everybody bears living in a camp.
As for the anthropologist, who has studied the issues of Indians’ hunting traditions, and poisoned arrows in particular, is David Jones. As a result of his historical, anthropology and archeology researches, he published the book devoted exclusively to the poisoned arrows of North American Indians.
The field that Kathy Reichs’ research touches upon is definitely interesting enough, but to be the recognized expert in the physical anthropology it is necessary to be familiar not only with the anatomy, genetics, physiology etc. Anthropologist should feel the disgust, as sorting out the semi-putrid bones, one should have immense tolerance and courage. But getting back to the interests, it is necessary to highlight, that physical anthropology is really very interesting, and if one feels that he/ she has a calling to be the physical anthropologist, than, it is necessary to follow it, and never retreat on the way to the established goal.
References
Anthropology Outreach Office Smithsonian Institution.