They Lie, We Lie

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The narrative centers on Peter Metcalf's complex interactions with Kasi, a powerful elder in Borneo, who sought to shape his understanding of her community over two decades. Through this personal struggle, the author explores broader themes of anthropology in a post-colonial context, highlighting the challenges and contradictions of fieldwork. The book offers insights that are both approachable for newcomers and thought-provoking for those well-versed in contemporary anthropological critiques.