To Say That Anthropology Is a Field-Based Discipline Means That

question 24

Multiple Choice

To say that anthropology is a field-based discipline means that

• A) Information about particular social groups comes through direct contact with them.
• B) Anthropology is based on experience with other ways of life.
• C) The experience of being in the field is central to modern anthropology.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party, if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Hamer v. Sidway

A landmark case in contract law regarding forbearance as consideration, where a promise not to do something can be as legally binding as a promise to do something.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Situations or events that could not have been predicted or expected, often leading to disruptions in agreements or plans.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle stating that an existing contractual obligation cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.