Society for Applied Anthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology

The Society for Applied Anthropology is a U.S.-based professional applied anthropology organization established "to promote the integration of anthropological perspectives and methods in solving human problems throughout the world; to advocate for fair and just public policy based upon sound research; to promote public recognition of anthropology as a profession; and to support the continuing professionalization of the field."

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* [http://www.sfaa.net/ Society for Applied Anthropology]


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