How Has Anthropological Fieldwork in Non-Western Areas Most Changed Since

question 54

Multiple Choice

How has anthropological fieldwork in non-Western areas most changed since the mid-1900s?

• A)Today,anthropologists work among people who are very likely to read their works and comment on them.
• B)Today,anthropologists work primarily in colonial areas,where the native population benefits from scientific study.
• C)Today,anthropologists no longer seek permission to do fieldwork in isolated geographical areas.
• D)Today,anthropologists serve in local governments and can return favors to populations who participate in their research.
• E)Today,anthropologists no longer do long-term fieldwork as they did years ago.

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