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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Discuss the issue of anthropologists' involvement in local issues as it is raised in the example of Stuart Kirsch's work in Papua New Guinea. What were two of the ways Kirsch supported activism in the local community?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Human language has a capacity to generate an infinite number of messages from a finite set of elements, a feature called __________.

A) displacement
B) mode of communication
C) discourse
D) productivity

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. The issue of anthropologists' active role in local issues begins with the question of whether it is appropriate for a researcher to take sides.
2. He provided documentation of health problems suffered by people living downstream from the mine.
3. He worked with local leaders to help them convey their views to the public and in court.
4. He served as a cultural broker where mediation between the diverse groups involved was required.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D