The Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania

The Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania (ASAO) is an organization that brings together scholars and researchers studying the societies, cultures, and histories of Oceania—an area that includes islands like Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. It promotes academic exchange and research to better understand the diverse peoples and their social systems. ASAO organizes conferences, publishes findings, and encourages collaboration among anthropologists, helping deepen knowledge about Oceania’s unique cultural landscapes within the broader field of social anthropology.