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'''Indian Anthropological Association (IAA)''' is the representative body of the professional [[anthropologist]]s in India. Established in 1969, its headquarters are situated within the Department of Anthropology, [[University of Delhi]] and associated with World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA).<ref name=wcca/><br />
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The journal of Indian Anthropological Association', "The Indian Anthropologist", was first published in 1971, and has been since published biannually in March and September every year.<ref name=wcca>{{cite web |title=Publications of the WCAA member associations |url=http://www.wcaanet.org/publications/mem_pub.php |date= |publisher=World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA) }}</ref><br />
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==Overview==<br />
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It focuses on the understanding of the diversity and variations that the Indian society, culture and population exhibit, without ignoring the important findings of the world of anthropology. It seeks to provide a platform to anthropologists and those working on allied disciplines, to promote interest and encourage research through publication of the journal and holding seminars and conferences.<ref name=IAA>{{cite web|title=Indian Anthropological Association|url=http://www.indiananthropology.org|accessdate=16 January 2012}}</ref><br />
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==Initiatives==<br />
IAA publishes books, which provides valuable information to readers involved in anthropology. It also publishes the journal ''Indian Anthropologist'' biannually in March and September every year.<ref name=pub>{{cite web|last=IAA|title=IAA Publications|url=http://www.indiananthropology.org/Publications.asp|publisher=IAA|accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Anthropological Survey of India]]<br />
*[[:Category:Indian anthropologists|Indian anthropologists]]<br />
*[[History of anthropology]]<br />
*[[Pooran Chand Joshi]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.indiananthropology.org/JournalofIAA.asp Journal of Indian Anthropological Association, webpage]<br />
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[[Category:Anthropology-related professional associations]]<br />
[[Category:Organisations based in Delhi]]<br />
[[Category:Organizations established in 1969]]<br />
[[Category:University of Delhi]]</div>>Tom.Reding