Permission or clearance from a host government must be obtained for fieldwork
a. although anthropologists are legally allowed to work in any part of the world.
b. although few countries pay much attention to the research interests of anthropologists.
c. because most countries want to make sure the research will not be embarrassing or politically sensitive.
d. because host governments work to create diplomatic ties with the United States.
e. so that the anthropologist’s safety can be monitored at all times by the host government and also the anthropologist’s embassy.
ANS: C
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