Publications

The RAI runs an active programme of academic publication in anthropology. It publishes the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and Anthropology Today, and sponsors book and other publications from time to time. It also publishes the Anthropological Index Online.

Anthropology Today is a bimonthly publication which aims to provide a forum for the application of anthropological analysis to public and topical issues, while reflecting the breadth of interests within the discipline of anthropology.

It is also committed to promoting debate at the interface between anthropology and areas of applied knowledge such as education, medicine, development etc. as well as that between anthropology and other academic disciplines.The journal is international both in the scope of issues it covers and in the sources it draws from.

For more information visit: http://www.therai.org.uk/at/contents/

The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (formerly MAN) is a quarterly journal, with articles on all aspects of anthropology, as well as correspondence and a section of book and film reviews.

For more information visit: http://www.therai.org.uk/publications/journal-of-the-royal-anthropological-institute/

The RAI's Education Department has published two brochures which give a general overview of the information that is found on Discover Anthropology. They are useful for students, teachers and career advisors who would like printed material for information or publicity purposes. The brochures are free of charge. To order your free copy, please email Nafisa Fera, the RAI's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name and address.  

This brochure provides a brief introduction to what anthropology is about. It includes information on how to get involved in anthropological events and organisations, study the subject at university and provides brief case studies of anthropologists’ work in various career sectors.The brochure is suitable for people who are new to the disicpline. 

This brochure looks at why anthropology is unique amongst the human sciences, the skill set students acquire with their anthropology degree, and the various careers paths students can explore after university. The brochure includes case studies, useful job links, and tips on how to apply to jobs. This guide is specifically but not exclusively for four groups of people: A-level students thinking of studying anthropology at university, undergraduate anthropology students, recent graduates entering the workforce, and educators involved in career services.