| Summary: | The writer examines the regulatory climate in the field of cultural anthropology, discussing in particular some of the relevant issues for cultural anthropologists in relation to the protection of human subjects. He contends that even though the regulations seem quite complex, they do, in fact, allow for a reasonable amount of flexibility. He indicates that the hegemony of biomedical research in terms of its strict regulations has posed some unnecessary problems for anthropological researchers. He contends, however, that with the cooperation of all participants in the human subjects research system, it is possible to pursue the goals of advancing research while at the same time minimizing exposure to risk of harm.
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