Fieldwork Allows the Anthropologist to Accurately Record the Life and Conditions

question 40

Multiple Choice

Fieldwork allows the anthropologist to accurately record the life and conditions of a people. These results are almost always shared with others. Such efforts frequently increase awareness of a particular people, but as Paul Farmer notes, rarely result in what?

• A) a deep understanding of local problems
• B) direct or indirect intervention to help solve problems
• C) an influx of financial support to those in greatest need
• D) a lasting recognition by governments that their citizens may need particular forms of help

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach, aiming to measure the relative value of different currencies.

Globalization

Refers to the processes by which goods, services, capital, people, information, and ideas flow across national borders.

Big Mac Index

An informal measure of purchasing power parity between two currencies, comparing the price of a Big Mac in different countries.

Global Product Strategy

A strategy that involves developing and selling products with global appeal, often with minor adjustments to cater to local tastes or requirements.