Interpretive Anthropology

Interpretive Anthropology is a theoretical approach within cultural anthropology that emphasizes the interpretation of human cultures as systems of meaning, distinguishing itself by prioritizing symbolic analysis and the understanding of native categories of thought over the search for universal laws.

3.8K

Publications

332.1K

Citations

4K

Authors

1.1K

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

456

Authors

4K

  1. CG
    Clifford Geertz

    Institute for Advanced Study, United States

    12 publications · 32.5K citations

    12

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  2. MS
    Marilyn Strathern

    University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

    11 publications · 1.3K citations

    11

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  3. GW
    George W. Stocking

    University of Chicago, United States

    11 publications · 1.5K citations

    11

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  4. RM
    Roger M. Keesing

    Australian National University, Australia

    10 publications · 1.2K citations

    10

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  5. ME
    Melford E. Spiro

    University of California San Diego, United States

    9 publications · 807 citations

    9

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Venues

  1. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 183 publications · 27.6K citations

    80

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  2. Man

    142 publications · 21.6K citations

    65

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  3. American Anthropologist

    174 publications · 14.6K citations

    56

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  4. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

    JRAI · 110 publications · 18.9K citations

    54

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  5. Current Anthropology

    CA · 95 publications · 12.2K citations

    48

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