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Peer reviewedHill, Martin – Change, 1977
The mineral springs resort of Zzyzx in California is the site of a unique academic research center in high desert studies. It is being developed into a Desert Studies Center for seven southern campuses of the California State University and College System, and will provide field work opportunities for geology, geography, and anthropology students.…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Area Studies, Biology, Consortia
Peer reviewedWeiss, Melford S. – Journal of Social Issues, 1977
This paper comments on an anthropologist's field experience with a Chinese community in an American city. This particular community had mixed feelings about being studied, was composed of competing groups, and overtly attempted to manipulate the anthropologist's participation in community affairs. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Chinese Americans, Community Characteristics, Community Influence
