Lewis R. Binford: Pioneer Of Behavioral Archaeology
Lewis R. Binford, a pivotal figure in processual archaeology, advanced the discipline with his groundbreaking work on behavioral archaeology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the processes that generate archaeological data. He developed middle-range theory, bridging the gap between archaeological observation and cultural interpretation. Binford’s research on hunter-gatherer societies and lithic analysis, as well as his collaborative efforts at the University of New Mexico and the Binford Research Center, significantly shaped the field.
