Which sentence best describes the primary anthropological value of research among the homeless and drug addicts, such as that produced by Philippe Bourgois?
a. This research provides accurate information that can help the lives of these individuals by providing more effective recovery programs.
b. The commercial success of research such as this raises awareness of the plight of these individuals and can provide a great deal of money to improve their communities.
c. This research allows families to identify and reconnect with their loved ones and intervene to help them.
d. Through research such as this, the United States is able to provide much more foreign aid to countries that provide the drugs to these addicts.
e. By providing accurate information, research such as this allows us to chronicle the problems with state societies and new models for the future.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)