Listening to Dr. Lancaster's personal account of his humanitarian involvement overseas in both Burundi and Afghanistan was not only inspirational as a student of anthropology, but also humbling as a Canadian who aspires to be a genuinely productive member of the international community. Possibly a product of an upbringing amid an ethnically diverse society that stresses tolerance and respect, I have always sought a global perspective in my academic direction, which I anticipate will translate …showed first 75 words of 431 total…

…showed last 75 words of 431 total…were conscious of it, they were incapable of communicating it to those same actors, who ultimately coordinated planning. The ensuing chaos he described was a grim indication that idealistic thinking is not always practical application. The only way one can proceed from such a narrative is to somehow find a balance between the ideal yet convenient and boundless domain of academic proficiency and adhere to the strict and pragmatic adherence that a realistic method necessitates.