Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction: Assessing the Moral Challenges of Military Anthropology Chapter 3 Chapter One: Scholars and Soldiers - "A Litany of Shame" Chapter 4 Chapter Two: "Rain in Camelot" - Scientists and Spies Chapter 5 Chapter Three: Anthropology of, and for, the Military Chapter 6 Chapter Four: Ethics and the Human Terrain Chapter 7 Chapter Five: CEAUSSIC Park Chapter 8 Chapter Six: Anthropologists Without Borders Chapter 9 References Chapter 10 Appendix A: Code of Ethics of the American Anthropological Association
George R. Lucas, Jr. is professor of philosophy at the United States Naval Academy and Class of 1984 Distinguished Chair of Ethics in the Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership.
Anthropologists in Arms tackles an issue that couldn't be more
timely. Even more so, it shines an informative light on the complex
ethical and policy issues that surround military anthropology with
both balance and good sense. -- P. W. Singer, director, 21st
Century Defense Initiative, The Brookings Institution; author of
Wired for War
Anthropologists in Arms is a clear-eyed, searching analysis of the
complex ethical issues involved in anthropology's engagement with
the military. A fascinating and accessible book, it is a signal
achievement that is sure to raise the level of discussion within
the discipline and become essential reading for anyone concerned
with the future of anthropology. -- Robert A. Rubinstein, professor
of anthropology and international relations, Maxwell School of
Syracuse University
Anthropologists in Arms is a tremendous contribution to the
emerging professional debate concerning the morality as well as the
academic propriety of scientists and scholars working closely with
the military in modern warfare. Set against the background of
discord over the American invasion of Iraq, Guantanamo, and
continuing war in Afghanistan, this is a must read not only for
anthropologists, but also for other scientists, academics, and
professional military officers. -- Jeffrey McCausland, Colonel, US
Army (retired); Senior Fellow, Carnegie Council for Ethics in
International Affairs; former dean, Army War College
Only on the rarest occasions can members of one learned profession
criticize the practices of another. In this exquisitely careful and
thoughtful book, philosopher Lucas examines the controversial
connections between anthropologists and the military. His account
of the moral problems is as insightful as his conclusions are
balanced. -- John Lachs, Vanderbilt University
George Lucas is internationally recognized as one of the top
scholars in the field of military ethics. His groundbreaking work
on establishing the criteria for a just peace set the terms of the
debate. With Anthropologists in Arms, Lucas applies hisethical
expertise in a new arena, plunging into the relatively little-known
world of military anthropology. He exposes the growing use of
anthropologists by the U.S. government and military to help both
policy makers and troops on the ground understand and more
effectively interact with unfamiliar cultures and native
populations in conflict regions. This raises a host of fascinating
issues, relating not only to potential violations of professional
values, but also more universal concerns about the appropriate
roles and responsibilities of scholars and citizens. What is your
obligation if you believe a particular military effort is
unjustified, but you have specialized knowledge and skills that
could prevent the situation on the ground from deterioratingeven
further or help limit the scope of the damage (including the
suffering of innocents)? Not shying away from controversy, Lucas
addresses vital questions of conflicting moral duties, backing his
conclusions with sound philosophical reasoning and carefu -- Sharon
French, professor of philosophy; director, Inamouri International
Center for Ethics, Case Western Reserve University
Anthropologists in Arms opens a new branch of the scholarly debates
surrounding the 'engagement' of anthropologists in the military and
national security sectors. Controversy has swirled around the
ethical, professional, and political issues involved in the
employment and deployment of anthropologists in the global war on
terror, especially in regard to programs that embed social
scientists with combat units as cultural intelligence advisors.
However, the range of types of engagement, and thus the ethical and
professional issues they raise, is not well-understood or
evaluated. Lucas reviews critically the relevant history and
debates in anthropology, and his collegial recommendations from a
colleague in philosophy to anthropological professionals are of the
utmost, urgent relevance. Engaging and pitch-perfect,
Anthropologists in Arms is a thoughtful, sincere, and balanced
treatment of past and present debates and a very important addition
to the current literature. -- Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, Rhode Island
College; author of Ethics and Anthropology
George Lucas is internationally recognized as one of the top
scholars in the field of military ethics. His groundbreaking work
on establishing the criteria for a just peace set the terms of the
debate. With Anthropologists in Arms, Lucas applies his ethical
expertise in a new arena, plunging into the relatively little-known
world of military anthropology. He exposes the growing use of
anthropologists by the U.S. government and military to help both
policy makers and troops on the ground understand and more
effectively interact with unfamiliar cultures and native
populations in conflict regions. This raises a host of fascinating
issues, relating not only to potential violations of professional
values, but also more universal concerns about the appropriate
roles and responsibilities of scholars and citizens. What is your
obligation if you believe a particular military effort is
unjustified, but you have specialized knowledge and skills that
could prevent the situation on the ground from deteriorating even
further or help limit the scope of the damage (including the
suffering of innocents)? Not shying away from controversy, Lucas
addresses vital questions of conflicting moral duties, backing his
conclusions with sound philosophical reasoning and careful
research. He then offers practical solutions to guide future
policy. This is an important book that should be read and discussed
not only by anthropologists and other academics but widely within
government, the military, and NGO communities. -- Sharon French,
professor of philosophy; director, Inamouri International Center
for Ethics, Case Western Reserve University
George Lucas... dares to step into this politically radioactive
territory to explain some of the reasons why so many academics are
up in arms. -- Juliana Geran Pilon, 2009 * International Journal Of
Intelligence Ethics *
This closely and elegantly reasoned work should be read by (and
will disturb the opinions of) many anthropologists and even a few
philosophers.... Highly Recommended. * CHOICE, July 2010 *
In this process he helps to widen the universe of discussion by
encouraging us collectively to scrutinize the basic assumptions
underlying our sense of our moral responsibilities: as
anthropologists, social scientists, citizens, and as human beings.
For this work, Lucas should be commended. * Collaborative
Anthropologies *
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