How to Submit:

Since its founding in the Department of Anthropology at UC Berkeley in 1949, the KAS has published both general and specially edited journals. Papers will be accepted with the understanding that their content has been not published elsewhere. If any part of a paper has been already published, or is to be published elsewhere, the author must include this information at the time of submission.

Please submit papers electronically by email to: kas@berkeley.edu

Guidelines for Authors:

The Kroeber Anthropological Society publishes articles and reviews in all anthropology subdisciplines and related fields which are of theoretical and/or practical interest. We welcome submissions by students, faculty, and professionals. Submissions for our general volumes are evaluated through a peer-review process.

Any papers still requiring significant editing will not be considered for publication. Papers should be submitted by 5pm PST on the day of the deadline. Papers submitted after these deadlines cannot be guaranteed publication in the upcoming issue.

Aside from our regular call for papers, we also welcome submissions at anytime.

Submission Checklist:

1. Manuscripts should be written in English and should not exceed 30 double-spaced pages, excluding references, in Word or other standard format.

2. A short abstract of 350 words or less should accompany the manuscript.

3. Manuscripts should conform to the guidelines used by the American Anthropological Association (590Kb pdf file, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). For any rules not discussed in the AAA style guide, please refer to the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.

a. Please use parenthetical citations and endnotes.
b. Titles of works within the essay should be in italics.
c. Please do not use Endnote or other referencing software programs.
d. A separate title page should provide the author’s name, institution/title, address and contact information.

4. Authors who wish to reprint images, charts, or graphs that have been previously published should contact the original publisher for permission.

5. Authors should submit an electronic copy of the manuscript to KASeditorialboard@gmail.com. If not on digital format, paper copies may be sent to:

Kroeber Anthropological Society
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Anthropology
232 Kroeber
Berkeley, CA 94720-3710

Interviews & Book Reviews:

We also welcome proposals for interviews with distinguished anthropologists and submissions of book reviews of recent publications. Please contact us directly at KASeditorialboard@gmail.com with suggestions and for additional information. Please send books to:

Kroeber Anthropological Society
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Anthropology
232 Kroeber
Berkeley, CA 94720-3710

Review Process:

Contributors will be informed as soon as possible whether their submission has been accepted, requires revision and reconsideration, or has been rejected. We strive to review every submission in a thorough and timely manner. However, due to the high volume of submissions we receive and the need to read each article carefully, this process may take some time. If you have submitted a paper and have received other offers, please contact us at KASeditorialboard@gmail.com and we will try to expedite your review. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your submission.

Copyright Notice:

The copyright for the articles published in this open-acess journal is retained and managed by the author(s), with first publication rights granted to KAS. By submitting article to KAS, authors are agreeing to the following conditions: KAS has the right to 1) publish and distribute the article on the Internet and in print, 2) distribute copies of the article to libraries and relevant institutions, and 3) include the article in archives and compilation volumes. All articles are free to use, provided they are given proper attribution, in educational and other non-commercial settings.

Subscriptions

The Kroeber Anthropological Society has a broad subscriber base of national and international libraries and individuals. Starting with Issue 98, subscription to the Kroeber Anthropological Society Papers can be accessed for free online and in print by order request.

Hardcopy Subscriptions:

Starting with Issue 98, subscription to the Kroeber Anthropological Society Papers hardcopies will be based on an annual fee which includes two issues per volume. A single year subscription is priced as follows for hardcopy requests:

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL
Individuals & Institutions: $40.00 US
Single back issue: $10.00 US

STUDENTS
Individuals: $35.00
Please provide us with your institutional affiliation and contact information in order to verify your student status.

Please write all personal checks drawn to a bank in the U.S. or money orders out to the "Kroeber Anthropological Society" and send them along with a subscription reques form to:

Kroeber Anthropological Society
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Anthropology
232 Kroeber
Berkeley, CA 94720-3710

Domestic claims for non-receipt of issues should be made within 90 days of the month of publication, overseas claims within 180 days. Thereafter, the regular back issue rate of $10.00 US will be charged for replacement. Overseas delivery cannot be guaranteed.

Please address all correspondence regarding subscriptions, address changes, and claims for undelivered copies, single copies, and permission to reprint to: kas@berkeley.edu

Online Subscriptions:

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