title: American Arachnological Society
text: # American Arachnological Society
  
  The American Arachnological Society (AAS) is a scientific organization founded in 1972 in order to promote the study of arachnids by seeking to achieve closer cooperation and understanding between amateur and professional arachnologists along with publication of the Journal of Arachnology. The society holds annual meetings around the United States and membership is open to all individuals who share the common objectives held by the society.
  
  ## Journal
  
  The AAS publishes the Journal of Arachnology.
  
  ## Selected publications
  
  * Ubick, Darrell; Cushing, Paula (2005), Spiders of North America: an identification manual, American Arachnological Society, ISBN 978-0-9771439-0-0
  