American Anthropologist
Published by John Wiley & Sons
ISSN : 0002-7294 eISSN : 1548-1433
Abbreviation : Am. Anthropol.
Aims & Scope
American Anthropologist is the flagship journal of the American Anthropological Association, reaching well over 12,000 readers with each issue.
The journal advances the Association's mission through publishing articles that add to, integrate, synthesize, and interpret anthropological knowledge; commentaries and essays on issues of importance to the discipline; and reviews of books, films, sound recordings and exhibits.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 2.60 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 6759 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3754 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.802 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving? Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others
Citation: 1422
Authors: Lila
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Culture as Consensus: A Theory of Culture and Informant Accuracy
Citation: 1074
Authors: A. Kimball, Susan C., William H.
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Transnational Human Rights and Local Activism: Mapping the Middle
Citation: 710
Authors: SALLY ENGLE