An anthropologist fights Stanford over a code of ethics
His brilliance is unquestioned, and so is his ability as a researcher. But late last month, Steven Mosher, 34, a candidate for a doctorate in anthropology at Stanford University, was expelled by his department without public explanation. Although the reasons why Mosher was so sternly punished remained murky, his case was being hotly debated last week by academics since it raised questions about the ethical standards and political difficulties of anthropological research.
Mosher, who speaks fluent Cantonese, won a coveted research grant to go to...
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