A New Epoch in Radiocarbon Dating

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Abstract
The first phase of development of the radiocarbon dating method covers the first two decades since its beginning in 1949. During this period it was characterized by the fact that many of the assumptions on which it had been based remained outside the effective control of the scientists. Although it was clear that its principles were basically sound and, consequently, that it could yield reliable dates within certain limits, it was not yet able to persuade all the archaeologists who should have been the first to benefit from its success. In fact, especially in Europe, most archaeologists did not give it a very favourable reception.