Aims & Scope
Anthropological Theory is an international peer reviewed journal seeking to strengthen anthropological theorizing in different areas of the world.
This is an exciting forum for new insights into theoretical issues in anthropology and more broadly, social theory.
Anthropological Theory publishes articles engaging with a variety of theoretical debates in areas including: marxism feminism political philosophy historical sociology hermeneutics critical theory philosophy of science biological anthropology archaeology Anthropological Theory encourages work at a high level of conceptual analysis, and we are especially interested in the following sorts of submissions.
Those dealing: 1.
With particular concepts important in theory; 2. arguing particular theories; 3. investigating metatheory; and 4. exploring theorists and traditions; and 5. examining the history of the development of theoretical positions.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.5 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.838 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6335 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 |
Impact Factor Trend
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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
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