AN encourages all AAA members to submit proposals for both thematic series and regular content. Interested in submitting something? See our current complete contributors' manual for guidelines and information on AN style. You may also wish to download parts of the manual:
Abbreviated submission information is also include below.
Guidelines for Articles
To submit an commentary for consideration, first email 300-word proposal, along with a 50-100 word author bio, to Managing Editor Amy Goldenberg. Full-length drafts are encouraged for shorter pieces, such as news articles (600-800 words) and letters to the editor (400 words). Photographs are encouraged and should be a minimum 300 dpi, submitted as tiff or jpg files, and accompanied by both a photo caption and credit.
Current calls for papers and planned thematic issues >
Guidelines for Photo Essays
AN also features photo essays for both thematic and regular content. Photo essays will appear in abbreviated form in the (b&w) print publication, with complete (color and b&w) content featured online. Photo essay proposals should include five photographs and a 300 word description, with a 50-100 word author bio.
Guidelines for Death Notices
Timely death notices in AN's In Memoriam section serve an important function within the discipline and for the anthropological community. These notices are designed to provide information for the record and typically include, at a minimum: name, dates and places of birth and death, graduate and final affiliations, disposition of papers, accomplishments, major publications, and immediate survivors. AN death notices may be up to 500 words in length and should include a photograph of the deceased, if available (tiff or jpg format). Please verify facts with the deceased’s family and workplace. Copy and photos should be sent to AN Managing Editor Amy Goldenberg. Contributions will be edited for grammatical accuracy and length. Thank you sincerely for your help.
AN seeks to publish all death notices received, in abbreviated form. American Anthropologist commissions longer obituaries of selected anthropologists, normally after their AN death notices appear. In contrast to AN death notices, AA obituaries are biographical essays of about 2,000 words covering the life and work of the subject. Different authors are preferred for each publication. For information on potential AA obituaries, or to suggest appropriate subjects and/or authors, contact AA Obituary Editor Sydel Silverman.
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