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Challenges of Providing Anthropological Expertise: On the conflict in Sudan

by lorenz on Oct 26, 2004 in politics, Africa, applied anthropology, anthropology (general)

Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, Anthropology News, AAA

What is an anthropologist-expert to do in this highly charged international political situation where an anthropologist’s understanding of realities conflicts with the major media and political analysis of events?

A Darfur Task Force was initiated by UCLA anthropologist Sondra Hale at this year’s Sudan Studies Association annual meeting. This task force has drafted resolutions calling for consideration of the complexities and advocating an African solution lead by the African Union. >> continue

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