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1Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, 220 Fifth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10001, USA.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Anthropology's century-old methods, including "displacing" translations rooted in ethnographic experience, offer a viable ethical framework and labor for contemporary globalized research. These established ethnographic approaches remain relevant for navigating the complexities of the modern world.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Globalization presents ethical and ethnographic challenges for anthropologists.
- Traditional anthropological methodologies may be perceived as outdated in a globalized context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate the enduring relevance of established anthropological methodologies.
- To demonstrate the applicability of "displacing" translation in contemporary ethnographic research.
- To reaffirm the ethical and practical viability of traditional anthropological labor in a globalized world.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of anthropological methodologies developed over the last century.
- Examination of "displacing" translation as a core ethnographic technique.
- Exploration of the ethical underpinnings of ethnographic practice and translation.
Main Results:
- Anthropological methods, particularly "displacing" translations, remain ethically sound and practically effective.
- Ethnographic experience provides a robust foundation for ethical research in globalized settings.
- The politics of translation is integral to viable ethnographic labor.
Conclusions:
- Anthropologists should not discard established methodologies due to globalization.
- "Displacing" translation offers a workable ethical and ethnographic approach for current research.
- The discipline's historical methods provide essential tools for understanding and engaging with the contemporary world.