1. The Contribution of Scholars.
- Author
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Miska, Steven M.
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ANTHROPOLOGY , *SOCIAL scientists , *IRAQ War, 2003-2011 , *RECONSTRUCTION in the Iraq War, 2003-2011 , *CULTURAL awareness , *CULTURAL literacy , *SOCIAL stability ,UNITED States armed forces - Abstract
The article focuses on the role of anthropologists within the continuing efforts and reconstruction of the Iraq War. The author describes his experiences as an embedded social scientist within Iraq, highlighting the complexity of the social systems within the region and their impact on both military and civil actions of the region. The coalition's mission to establish stable social structures is asserted, pointing out the positive contribution of anthropologists to the prevention of miscommunications and the sensitivity education of soldiers to the nuances of Iraqi culture.
- Published
- 2007