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Censorship and intimidation can beget life tough for academic researchers. You need to know where to look for hidden truthsConducting research on controversial political topics can pose serious challenges in some countries. In my study of the labour movement in Sudan,I have come up against censorship, poorly stocked libraries, and political intimidation from security services and restrictive copyright laws. I have learned that effective research often has less to execute with technical skill than the ability to navigate tricky socio-political terrains. Related: Banned Books Week 2015: the 10 most challenged titles – in pictures Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com

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