American Ethnologist

American Ethnologist is a quarterly publication that focuses on ethnology in its broadest sense. The articles in this magazine link the uniqueness of ethnography with its original theoretical contributions, conveying the relevance of ethnographic imagination to the contemporary world. The magazine aims to provide a platform for scholars to share their research findings, discuss and criticize various theories and methods, and explore new research directions. The goal of the magazine is to promote the development of cultural anthropology, enhance its academic level and influence. The magazine encourages innovative ways of thinking and research methods, while also emphasizing respect and learning from traditional theories and methods. As an academic journal with a deep understanding and extensive coverage of cultural anthropology, it is a rare reference material for scholars engaged in related research.

《American Ethnologist》是一本由Wiley-Blackwell出版商出版的专业社会学期刊，该刊创刊于1974年，刊期4 issues/year，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCIE、SSCI收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：社会学1区，小类学科：人类学 1区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q1。该刊发文范围涵盖ANTHROPOLOGY等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外ANTHROPOLOGY工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2023年影响因子为1.9，平均审稿速度 。