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Tarahumara prevarication: a problem in field method

American anthropologist, n. s.44 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 235-247

By: Passin, Herbert.

Abstract
This is a discussion of the occurrence, classification, cases and apparent causes of lying on the part of informants as encountered by Passin during field work among the Tarahumara. The author treats the role of the observer in determining incidents of lying and their interpretation; the principal situations in which lying occurs, and the factors influencing such behavior. He illustrates his discussion with specific cases encountered, and presents conclusions which might be helpful to investigators in other areas.
Subjects
Observation in research
culture
Tarahumara
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Northern Mexico
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1960
Field Date
ca. 1938
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Chihuahua, Mexico
Notes
by Herbert Passin
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Tarahumara Indians