I enclose some scenes from the St. Louis AAPA meeting to get us ready for Salt Lake. One of the award's criteria is that a book must reach a wider audience in general anthropology, biology, or related sciences. Prof. Howells is a past president of the American Anthropological Association and a distinguished scholar who has published several landmark books in physical anthropology. Nominations for significant books are accepted on a continuous basis. Those interested in nominating a candidate for the Howells Prize are encouraged to do so.
Nominations are by letter, and ideally include examples of reviews or other supportive information.
The reorganization of the AAA discussion continues and I urge all biological anthropologists in the association to be vocal about this. The new plan, which was circulated to everyone with the last issue of the AN, contained the outline of the proposed reorganization. As it currently stands, the four subfields would be guaranteed a seat on the board, elected by the entire assembly. There would also be a number of at-large positions elected from the entire assembly as well. Read this carefully.