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According to the text, what is one potential consequence of anthropologists engaging in counterinsurgency work?
According to the text, what is one potential consequence of anthropologists engaging in counterinsurgency work?
- Improved living conditions for those under occupation
- Enhanced cultural understanding between military and local populations
- Decreased military personnel casualties
- Increased military personnel casualties (correct)
What is the purpose of exploring the degree to which anthropologists who write military field manuals adhere to contemporary professional standards?
What is the purpose of exploring the degree to which anthropologists who write military field manuals adhere to contemporary professional standards?
- To assess the quality of military field manuals written by anthropologists
- To determine if anthropologists are adequately trained for military work
- To evaluate the ethical concerns of anthropologists working in the military
- To identify potential limitations in the knowledge and skills of anthropologists in the military (correct)
According to the text, what is one argument against anthropologists conducting work for counterinsurgency projects?
According to the text, what is one argument against anthropologists conducting work for counterinsurgency projects?
- It hinders the military's understanding of local cultures
- It goes against contemporary professional standards (correct)
- It limits the potential impacts on military personnel
- It prevents the development of effective counterinsurgency strategies
What is one potential area of analysis suggested by the text regarding the use of 'anthropology' and 'cultural knowledge' in the military?
What is one potential area of analysis suggested by the text regarding the use of 'anthropology' and 'cultural knowledge' in the military?
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According to the text, what should anthropologists be responsible for in their work?
According to the text, what should anthropologists be responsible for in their work?
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