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A 4 page discussion of the bias which is characteristic of much of anthropological research. While some scientists contend that research can be designed and conducted in such a manner that one’s values, or the values of the subject, do not interfere with the findings; others contend that such research is an impossibility, that individual values are an inherent influence on research. Certainly neither Glittenberg's nor Werner’s approach is value free. No additional sources are listed.
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Anthropological research has been replete with bias throughout the history of the field. These biases are typically rooted in data collection efforts,
in the way the anthropologist views the culture as a whole or specific components of the culture. Age bias, gender bias and language bias are some examples of the
problems which have been noted in the field. In all, however, the anthropological approach has undergone considerable evolution through the years. Jody Glittenbergs "To the Mountain and Back:
The Mysteries of Guatemalan Highland Family Life" and Dennis Werners "Amazon Journey" illustrate one chapter of that evolution. These works provide a qualitative rather than a quantitative view of
culture, a view that is valuable in itself but one which is characterized by certain inadequacies, shortcomings and even cultural bias. Jody Glittenbergs
"To the Mountain and Back: The Mysteries of Guatemalan Highland Family Life" recounts her experiences in highland Guatemala as a nurse and anthropologist during three separate visits to the country.
Dennis Werners "Amazon Journey" provides another anthropological view of South America. This time this view focuses on the Kayapo and Mekranoti Indians rather than the Cakchiquel Mayan as
did Glittenbergs work. While each of these researchers immerse themselves in their respective cultures under investigation, they each retain a certain separateness from
that culture. While both Glittenberg and Werner strive to identify with their subjects each, by their very nature, is grounded in their own western views of life. Consequently
they retain a etic (western) view of an emic (native) culture. Consequently, much is lost in the transition. To overcome some of their cultural distinctiveness these researchers each
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