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This article revisits Laura Nader's concept of "studying up," examining the methodological and ethical challenges involved in conducting anthropological research on powerful institutions and individuals. Gusterson argues that studying up requires not only a shift in focus but also a critical reflection on the anthropologist's own positionality and the potential for complicity with power structures. He explores the difficulties of gaining access, maintaining objectivity, and representing the perspectives of those in positions of authority, drawing on his own experiences researching nuclear weapons scientists. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of studying up for understanding how power operates and for contributing to social justice.

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