Reports on the conference experiences of a scholar visiting China and how participation in scholarly conferences shaped her study experiences. Provides practical information on typical conference formats and protocol. (RKM)

Noting that few western social scientists have been allowed to enter Tibet, this article describes the 5-month experience of 2 United States anthropologists. Included are 5 photographs of nomads, a description of the research conditions, and a collection of observations and tentative conclusions about these highland peoples (JDH)