Comments for Anthropology.net http://anthropology.net Beyond bones & stones Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Open Access – ‘Learning to Share’ by Tim Jones http://anthropology.net/2009/11/15/open-access-learning-to-share/#comment-15229 Tim Jones Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:37 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2676#comment-15229 I too was quite surprised to see the suggestion that authors pay to publish their own papers, and I totally agree that if prices were lowered to something more sane, many more of us would pay for access. In some cases, it´s possible to pay upwards of 40 bucks, once you add tax, and I for one don´t understand the publishers´need to overcharge to that extent. Imposing such a degree of exclusivity seems counterintuitive, restricting public access as well as coverage and citations for the authors of such papers. I too was quite surprised to see the suggestion that authors pay to publish their own papers, and I totally agree that if prices were lowered to something more sane, many more of us would pay for access. In some cases, it´s possible to pay upwards of 40 bucks, once you add tax, and I for one don´t understand the publishers´need to overcharge to that extent. Imposing such a degree of exclusivity seems counterintuitive, restricting public access as well as coverage and citations for the authors of such papers.

]]> Comment on Open Access – ‘Learning to Share’ by Victor http://anthropology.net/2009/11/15/open-access-learning-to-share/#comment-15222 Victor Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:44:11 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2676#comment-15222 I love the idea of free access, though NOT the idea that the author should pay for it, that's ridiculous. However, I am also open to the pay-per-view system, so long as the fee is reasonable. And in almost all cases it is not only unreasonable but also counter-productive. If a journal typically charged 1 to 5 dollars per article, rather than $30, which appears to be the norm, they'd see a huge increase in sales volume, no question. And since cost of disseminating 1,000 copies online would be no greater than that for 10 or 20, it's a no-brainer. Old habits die hard, but if the publishers were to wake up and remember that they are no longer in the business (or shouldn't be) of disseminating expensive hard copies that cost so much per copy, but extremely inexpensive virtual copies that cost literally nothing after the initial costs are covered, they'd realize they could do a lot better charging $1 than $30. I love the idea of free access, though NOT the idea that the author should pay for it, that’s ridiculous. However, I am also open to the pay-per-view system, so long as the fee is reasonable. And in almost all cases it is not only unreasonable but also counter-productive. If a journal typically charged 1 to 5 dollars per article, rather than $30, which appears to be the norm, they’d see a huge increase in sales volume, no question. And since cost of disseminating 1,000 copies online would be no greater than that for 10 or 20, it’s a no-brainer. Old habits die hard, but if the publishers were to wake up and remember that they are no longer in the business (or shouldn’t be) of disseminating expensive hard copies that cost so much per copy, but extremely inexpensive virtual copies that cost literally nothing after the initial costs are covered, they’d realize they could do a lot better charging $1 than $30.

]]> Comment on Online Papers by Wolpoff, Hawks and Caspari by Tim Jones http://anthropology.net/2009/11/13/online-papers-by-wolpoff-hawks-and-caspari/#comment-15208 Tim Jones Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:32:59 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2673#comment-15208 That's very kind, thank you. That’s very kind, thank you.

]]> Comment on Online Papers by Wolpoff, Hawks and Caspari by Milford Wolpoff http://anthropology.net/2009/11/13/online-papers-by-wolpoff-hawks-and-caspari/#comment-15207 Milford Wolpoff Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:50:21 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2673#comment-15207 I'll happily send off any more recent ones I’ll happily send off any more recent ones

]]> Comment on Sex and the Single Neanderthal: Inter-Species Breeding in the Upper Palaeolithic? by Luis http://anthropology.net/2009/10/27/sex-and-the-single-neanderthal-inter-species-breeding-in-the-upper-palaeolithic/#comment-15206 Luis Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:58:19 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2591#comment-15206 Nathan: high cheek bones seem quite widespread among archaic humans. They prove nothing on their own (it's like saying "prognathism" or "browridges"). Nathan: high cheek bones seem quite widespread among archaic humans. They prove nothing on their own (it’s like saying “prognathism” or “browridges”).

]]> Comment on David Eagleman: Heaven, Hell and Synaesthesia by CIngram http://anthropology.net/2009/11/12/david-eagleman-heaven-hell-and-synaesthesia/#comment-15204 CIngram Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:33:29 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2667#comment-15204 <i>...this a trait that applies only to our modern selves... ...especially in these days of entrenched fundamentalism...</i> I don't know about synaethesia, but there's certainly nothing new about entrenched fundamentalism. <i>So when I sit next to people on aeroplanes and I ask them what their opinion is on whether there’s a God...</i> I wish I could say things like that so effortlessly. Anthropologists are truly not like the rest of us. …this a trait that applies only to our modern selves…

…especially in these days of entrenched fundamentalism…

I don’t know about synaethesia, but there’s certainly nothing new about entrenched fundamentalism.

So when I sit next to people on aeroplanes and I ask them what their opinion is on whether there’s a God…

I wish I could say things like that so effortlessly. Anthropologists are truly not like the rest of us.

]]> Comment on Rethinking Mesopotamia as the Origin of Civilization by classycut http://anthropology.net/2007/08/02/rethinking-mesopotamia-as-the-origin-of-civilization/#comment-15203 classycut Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:25:00 +0000 http://anthropology.net/2007/08/02/rethinking-mesopotamia-as-the-origin-of-civilization/#comment-15203 I think the you are biased of your opinions and views. the first person to write about the civilization was an authority in his field. Fortunately this was the time when majority of people say a thing without any bias. Now everyone is segregating and trying to claim what his country is not and trying to proof everything with computer brain technology which has endless conlusion. The fact remains that in the true history of the world, civilization started from Egypt in Africa. The English man who wrote this fact had never faced any opposition untill lately when people are now going to space. History tells everything. History tells us when and where a thing started. History also tells us when the trend of progress of a thing shifts and drift to another location. Agree with the truth where the civilization started but add that at a period the trend of civilization moved elsewhere. America today is greater than other parts of the world in technology but they did not found all aspects of technology. America had been the world standard in measuring activities like economy but in recent times no country can compete with China despite their population. Call a spade a spade and let the truth prevails. I think the you are biased of your opinions and views. the first person to write about the civilization was an authority in his field. Fortunately this was the time when majority of people say a thing without any bias. Now everyone is segregating and trying to claim what his country is not and trying to proof everything with computer brain technology which has endless conlusion. The fact remains that in the true history of the world, civilization started from Egypt in Africa. The English man who wrote this fact had never faced any opposition untill lately when people are now going to space. History tells everything. History tells us when and where a thing started. History also tells us when the trend of progress of a thing shifts and drift to another location. Agree with the truth where the civilization started but add that at a period the trend of civilization moved elsewhere. America today is greater than other parts of the world in technology but they did not found all aspects of technology. America had been the world standard in measuring activities like economy but in recent times no country can compete with China despite their population. Call a spade a spade and let the truth prevails.

]]> Comment on Sex and the Single Neanderthal: Inter-Species Breeding in the Upper Palaeolithic? by Nathan http://anthropology.net/2009/10/27/sex-and-the-single-neanderthal-inter-species-breeding-in-the-upper-palaeolithic/#comment-15201 Nathan Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:02 +0000 http://anthropology.net/?p=2591#comment-15201 I watched the video- out of Africa. It showed that the Navajos and the Nomads of ancient Siberia shared Genes. Which means during the ice age Russia and Alaska were connected. Both Native Americans and Russians, share some Genes, like High cheek bones. Germans and the Neanderthals have high cheek bones.Humans migrated just like any other animal with a vertabre. With migration comes change, and that creates differences. Different climates create differnces with many spieces. Maybe one day will find if the 2 spieces interbreeded. I watched the video- out of Africa. It showed that the Navajos and the Nomads of ancient Siberia shared Genes. Which means during the ice age Russia and Alaska were connected. Both Native Americans and Russians, share some Genes, like High cheek bones. Germans and the Neanderthals have high cheek bones.Humans migrated just like any other animal with a vertabre. With migration comes change, and that creates differences. Different climates create differnces with many spieces. Maybe one day will find if the 2 spieces interbreeded.

]]> Comment on An analysis of 14,000 year old DNA from crap found in Oregon’s Paisely Caves by James Sites http://anthropology.net/2008/04/05/an-analysis-of-14000-year-old-dna-from-crap-found-in-oregons-paisely-caves/#comment-15200 James Sites Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:20:09 +0000 http://anthropologynet.wordpress.com/?p=776#comment-15200 I've been poking around for fascinating early inhabitant info, since I'm heading out to explore the Fort Rock area with an OSU group. Thanks for the great beta, and the links. What fascinates me most about this discovery is that, if I'm not mistaken, it was pretty cold in the Arctic during this time. How did these people migrate from Asia? Land, or even sea? I know I've got plenty to learn. I'll start with the links. Thanks again, Jimmer I’ve been poking around for fascinating early inhabitant info, since I’m heading out to explore the Fort Rock area with an OSU group. Thanks for the great beta, and the links.

What fascinates me most about this discovery is that, if I’m not mistaken, it was pretty cold in the Arctic during this time. How did these people migrate from Asia? Land, or even sea?

I know I’ve got plenty to learn. I’ll start with the links. Thanks again,
Jimmer

]]> Comment on Evolution of Women in Anthropology by terryt http://anthropology.net/2006/07/22/evolution-of-women-in-anthropology/#comment-15199 terryt Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:12:18 +0000 http://anthropology.net/2006/01/22/evolution-of-women-in-anthropology/#comment-15199 "because i was taking him a shower when he first got arrested". What was he arrested for at a seemingly young age? “because i was taking him a shower when he first got arrested”.

What was he arrested for at a seemingly young age?

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