Fieldwork in Forbidden Terrain: The State, Privatization and Human Subjects Regulations.

In this paper we explore the intersection of the modern-stare and fieldwork practices within the social sciences. Our contention is that during the past decade or so there has been an expansion in forbidden or restricted research terrain that threatens the present and future conduct of social research. We argue that this restriction has been engendered by two related developments: privatization and human subjects regulations. The social and political implications of these trends are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]