American Anthropological Association

Mission
Aug, 05 2005Author: Published by Fábio Pili

Section 1. The purposes of the Association shall be to advance anthropology as the science that studies humankind in all its aspects, through archeological, biological, ethnological, and linguistic research; and to further the professional interests of American anthropologists; including the dissemination of anthropological knowledge and its use to solve human problems.

Section 2. To advance the science of anthropology, the Association shall: Foster and support the development of special anthropological societies organized on a regional or functional basis; Publish and promote the publication of anthropological monographs and journals; Encourage anthropological research, act to coordinate activities of members of the Association with those of other organizations concerned with anthropology, and maintain effective liaison with related sciences and their organizations;

Section 3. To further the professional interests of anthropologists, the Association shall, in addition to those activities described under Section 2: Take action on behalf of the entire profession and integrate the professional activities of anthropologists in the special aspects of the science; and Promote the widespread recognition and constant improvement of professional standards in anthropology.
Goals

• To further the professional interests of anthropologists
• To disseminate anthropological knowledge and its use to address human problems
• To promote the entire field of anthropology in all its diversity
• To represent the discipline nationally and internationally, in the public and private sectors.
• To bring together anthropologists from all subfields and specializations, providing networking opportunities across the broad range of the discipline.

The AAA, which advances these purposes though its publications, meetings and various programs, is the only organization that represents anthropology's diversity and speaks for the entire discipline in this time of critical challenges and changes.

1 Taken from the original Constitution of the American Anthropological Association as published in the American Anthropologist, vol 5, April-June, 1903, No. 2.

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