The Differences Between the Field Experiences of Paul Rabinow and Those

question 8

Multiple Choice

The differences between the field experiences of Paul Rabinow and those of Jean Briggs illustrate

• A) The significance of ruptures of communication in fieldwork.
• B) The difficulty of knowing what appropriate behavior in a particular society might be.
• C) The importance of local knowledge in field research.
• D) All of the above.

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