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Anthropology's work with the military over the years has been wrought with controversy. Where do you stand on the issue regarding the use of anthropologists in intelligence gathering for the military? Can you come up with a compelling argument and your understanding of the ethical requirements of anthologists, and from your experiences/understanding of past and present military actions to take a stance on this issue?

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The relevance of anthropological practice in terms of information gathering and research for the military (expressed as intelligence gathering) is concisely discussed. Resources are listed for further exploration of the topic.

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