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To: SengirV
Yes it is "upset". you are telling me that the scientific community has accepted with open arms the claims in recent decades that have pushed the migration model as far back as we see it today? They fought it at every turn.

Some did, some didn't. Depends on where you work, and how much you like projectile points.

Folks who had a lot invested in Clovis resisted the idea, while those working on the coasts or in other non-Clovis areas were much quicker to accept the idea. Also, following Kuhn's model, the younger generation accepted the new ideas quicker than some of the older generation.

20 posted on 01/08/2007 11:47:13 AM PST by Coyoteman (Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.)
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To: Coyoteman
the younger generation accepted the new ideas quicker than some of the older generation.

I agree with that 100%. But you must admit, archeology is one of the founding members of the "good ole boy" network. And old habits are tough to break.

23 posted on 01/08/2007 11:59:11 AM PST by SengirV
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To: Coyoteman
Also, following Kuhn's

Thank heavens for Kuhn. I'd love to see a middle school or h.s. freshman-level curriculum based on that text.

24 posted on 01/08/2007 11:59:21 AM PST by Lil'freeper (You do not have the plug-in required to view this tagline.)
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