Talk:Lewis Binford

message: 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)
replies: text: Yes, as of 2003 he was teaching there , 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)
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message: 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)
thread_title:  French pov 

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message: I've removed several sentences from the article for being, in believe, in violation of the NPOV and sourcing policies.
I realize the old saw about the ferocity of academic debates being in inverse proportion to their intrinsic value is often very true (after all, discovering irrefutable proof that Romans established a colony in persent-day VA in 100 CE would be huge news but it would be worth little in and of itself--tho' obviously a well-written book on the subject could turn into a bestseller, but I doubt it since academics are rarely good writers), but I think we (wikipedia editors, that is) should be careful about taking one side of the other in academic debates, especially where the evidence is often sparse and interpretations change radically over time.
:::Although Binford's thought has shown noticeable development over the years, he has been criticized for his supposed dogmatism and refusal to accept criticism.
This is clearly an editor's opinion as it is not presented (neither is it sourced) as coming from a third-party's book, paper, interview, etc.  The problem is more the form rather than the content.  If a direct quote could be be adduced, and properly sourced, then I see no problem with the verbiage's inclusion.  But as it is, it looks like an editor's judgment.
:::In particular, although it is clear from reading his work, Binford's concept of archaeology has developed, Binford himself rarely acknowledges this and as a result has been lead into a number of  confrontational debates (see 1).
As with the previous edit, this may just be case of the editor not properly sourcing the article or putting into proper format.  "One of Bindford's colleagues, Dr X. YZ, notes, "It is clear from reading his work...(ref)Interview with with X. YZ, Phd, "Lewis Binford's Methodologies"...(ref).
The statement "Binford rarely acknowledges this" also lacks proper foundation.  Who says he "rarely acknowledges" this?  Which publications, interviews, etc, are the ones where he has acknowledged [the development of his concept of archaeology]?
Until an editor provides proper sourcing, and NPOV wording, I believe these sentences are best excised.
PainMan (talk) 13:52, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  POV material removed 

message: The link http://www.smu.edu/ANTHRO/faculty/lBinford/lBinford.htm at the bottom of the page doesn't work anymore.  I looked around for the current url, but I couldn't find it immediately. Tannermyoung (talk) 18:53, 16 April 2010 (UTC)
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message: There are some very... interesting, insights into Binford's personality and personal life in this interview with Sally Binford. I'm not sure how, or if, they should be incorporated though. It's a primary source, and there are obviously great big flashing POV issues. —Joseph RoeTk•Cb, 15:32, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Personal life 

message: Five or six wives?
Article currently states, "Sally Binford has stated that Binford had been married twice before she met him" without citation.  Since Sally is now long deceased, this is not a personal communication, but is hearsay. What is the source of this information? This should be cleared up by reference to the family, his first wife and daughter are still alive and would probably know.  Otherwise this reads awkward and is extraneous.
67.61.52.198 (talk) 08:19, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: I've added a reference for the claim, the link I posted above. It's not the most reliable, I'll admit – an interview in a self-published book reprinted on a blog, but I think it should do for one relatively uncontentious statement of fact. Yes, more certainty would be better, but as it stands I don't think think the section is awkward or extraneous; it does a good job of summarising only a few passing mentions of Binford's personal life in reliable sources. What his family knows is irrelevant, unless they've put it in print.   jroe tkcb  08:46, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
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