Papua New Guinea: Anthropology on Trial

Papua New Guinea: Anthropology on Trial

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"Papua New Guinea: Anthropology on Trial" was a 1983 episode of the PBS science documentary series NOVA. It explored the field of anthropology, particularly in the context of Papua New Guinea, from the perspective of the people being studied.

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