Talk:Lewis Binford

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Update, 2003: Lewis Binford now teaches at Truman State University, in Kirksville, MO.

Update, April 2006: A search of their department online does not show him. On the other hand, South Methodist University lists him as emeritus. Kdammers 09:08, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

Yes, as of 2003 he was teaching there [1], but only on a casual and part-time basis; he is married to Amber Johnson, the chair of the department, and has worked at Truman at mutual convenience in his retirement...;though mostly in the way of guest lectures and presentations, etc. I do not think it would be fully accurate to represent him as a member of the university's faculty. DavidOaks (talk) 21:09, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Contents 1 Bad example of POV... 2 French pov 3 WikiProject class rating 4 The article is too thin. 5 Add a redirect

[edit] Bad example of POV...

The statement: "Binford is known for his dogmatism and refusal to accept criticism." No source is given for this statement, no examples adduced.

This is not a statement worthy of an encyclopedia. It clearly shows POV and animus. It should clearly be phrased something like, "Binford is considered by some, especially his rivals, for his supposed dogmatism and refusal to accept criticism." The writer of the article seems to have an axe to grind against Binford.

The article makes no mention of Binford's pioneering work in disproving the long-held dogma that American Indians arrived in America only circa 13,500 BP (the "Clovis" technology dated to 11,500 BCE). Binford has found archeological evidence in Pennsylvania, among other places, that demolishes the absurdly early "Clovis" date. He has dated sites to 18,000 and perhaps even more than 22,000 BP. This is surely more important than taking potshots against Binford. PainMan 18:41, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Of all the archaeology articles we have, the theory ones seem to attract the most partisan editors for some reason. Do please overhaul this one and add what you know. adamsan 19:57, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Painman - Love him or hate him, Binford is among the worlds most notable archaeologists, however, he had nothing whatsoever to do with the Meadowcroft site in Pennsylvania that you are referring to. That was Jim Adovasio. In fact, I don't know of any project on the peopling of North America in which Lewis Binford was involved. Also, you should have edited the POV in the article as you suggested. I'll do it for you. DHBoggs 15:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I just want to let people know where he is. The note on this page about him at Truman is true, to a certain degree. He does not teach at Truman State University, but his current wife, Dr. Amber Johnson, does. I am a recent graduate (2006) of Truman State in Kirksville, Missouri and Dr. Johnson was my advisor. Dr. Binford's work features heavily in her classes, and he even comes in sometimes to present on the day's topic. So he is in Kirksville, but he doesn't teach. Hope that helps anyone looking for him. 75.5.177.158 19:56, 26 February 2007 (UTC) Chris H.

[edit] French pov

From the French Wik site: Binford est connu pour son dogmatisme et son refus des critiques. Il s'est prononcé et a réagi contre un certain nombre d'écoles de pensée, en particulier l'école post-processuelle, l'école comportementaliste, et les anthropologies symbolique et post-moderne. Pretty storng tobacco!Kdammers 08:58, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject class rating

This article was automatically assessed because at least one WikiProject had rated the article as stub, and the rating on other projects was brought up to Stub class. BetacommandBot 03:20, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The article is too thin.

Binford is important. Look at Childe's entry. Can't we get something about that size - at least - for Binfornd? (And while I ranting, how about David Clarke's paltry article? Let's beef that up, too !) Kdammers (talk) 00:11, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Get to work then :D

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[edit] Add a redirect

This article has been on the requested biographies page listed under Lewis R. Binford, please make a redirect at that page to this article.
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