The future of archaeological thought: A debate between Ian Hodder and Lewis Binford
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Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- The book Theoretical archaeology: A reactionary view by Ian Hodder.
- Hodder's criticism of the 'New Archaeology'.
- Hodder's ongoing critique of archaeological thought.
- His article 'Agency and individuals in long term processes'.
- Hodder's article entitled 'The 'Social' in Archaeological Theory: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective'.
- Binford's remarks on the current states of archaeological thought.
- Conclusion.
- Works cited.
Abstract
In their thoughts on the future of archaeological thought, ian hodder and lewis binford offer drastically conflicting perspectives. binford argues that social history can be investigated using the processes of archaeology, yet he shows little interest in the meaning associated with an artifact or the corresponding connection between the creator of that artifact and its user. In contrast, hodder believes that culture itself is mental, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the artifact in order to comprehend the associated cultural realities. binford resists the notion that artifacts themselves are merely markers of time and space, as he sees these artifacts as being crucial to understanding the dynamic nature of the social group that incorporated that artifact into its culture. Yet unlike binford, hodder implies that archaeology is a study unto itself and should not be associated with anthropology.
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