American Anthropologist is the flagship journal of the American Anthropological Association, reaching well over 12,000 readers with each issue. The journal advances the Associations 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.The magazine is also committed to promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and encouraging anthropologists to exchange and collaborate with scholars from other fields. This magazine is not only an important resource for anthropologists, but also an important reference for researchers in other social sciences and humanities.