Drive to ban 'primitive' names sparks debate

Article Abstract:

The Association of Social Anthropologists's (ASA's) decision to support a group that wants to halt the use of terms like 'primitive' and 'Stone Age' to describe 'tribal peoples' is debated. Some anthropologists oppose this simplification of complex academic and social issues by the ASA, but would like the step to help the cause of people who are being deprived of their rights.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Anthropology, Anthropologists, Terminology, Anthropological research

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Last rites, old wrongs

Article Abstract:

The rights of the dead and the duty the living have to the dead are examined. It is argued that the living should respect the physical integrity of the dead, bury them decently and respect their will; make sure that their personal details are properly recorded and their privacy and reputation respected; and safeguard their heritage.

Public affairs, Ethics, Ethical aspects, Dead, Dead persons

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Expert witnesses: case for the prosecution

Article Abstract:

The cases of families represented in the article demonstrate the drastic outcomes such as breaking the families that might occur due to lack of expertise in the diagnosis.

Diagnostic errors, Legislation

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