Mission

The Museum of Anthropological Archaeology is one of North America’s leading publishers of archaeological and ethnographic research. Our publications disseminate knowledge, inspire scholars, and expand the reputation of the Museum and the University of Michigan. In partnership with our authors, we publish comprehensive scholarly monographs that contain excellent scholarship, meticulous research, and vibrant interpretation. As the archaeology wing of the University of Michigan Department of Anthropology, our publication program emphasizes archaeological topics. In particular, we publish works that reflect the research interests of the Museum: we have a particular interest in Museum collections and in areas of the world where the Museum has invested in ongoing research. We specialize in publishing primary archaeological data, but we also publish works in related disciplines: ethnology, biological anthropology, biochemistry, and archaeological theory.