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planned, be at a minimum, but we have in mind here the emotional
stress upon the individual and the stress upon group processes.
this matter is not addressed at all by the DEIS.
Ultimately, of course, it is for the people to manage the
transition well and to adapt with their society intact, but

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experience with similar resettlement schemes is available and
should be used to increase the likelihood of successful resettlement.

The people themselves can benefit from greater awareness

of the stresses they will experience and those outsiders involved
in planning and working with them must have the same understanding.
Dr. Thayer Scudder of the California Institute of Technology,

a recognized authority on the subject and an experienced consultant,
should be considered for this assignment and if the Planning
Council agrees, he should be engaged in this capacity.
has taken a quick look at the DEIS at our request.

Dr. Scudder

His comments

attached hereto as Appendix I provide valuable insights and his
contribution to planning and execution of the program would appear
to be necessary.

(The article which he enclesed is also useful.

“It is "The Impact of Human Activities on the Physical and Social
Environments: NewDirections in Anthropological Ecolcgy," by E.
Montgomery, J. W. Bennett and T. Scudder, 2 Annual Review of
Anthropology 1973.)
Participation of another anthropologist versed in Marshallese
culture is also in order, to assist both the Enewetak people and
the outsiders involved in the program.

Working in conjunction with

someone like Dr. Scudder, the total contribution would be invalu-

able.

Dr. Robert Kiste at the University of Minnesota has been
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