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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.

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