Journal Guide

The Journal of African American Studies publishes original research on topics of professional and disciplinary concern for the social progress of people of African descent. This includes subjects concerning social transformations that impact the life chances of continental Africans and the African diaspora. Papers may be empirical, methodological, or theoretical: including literary criticism. In addition to original research, the journal publishes book reviews, commentaries, research notes, and occasional special thematic issues. African American Studies is an interdisciplinary field: diverse disciplinary methods and perspectives that include anthropology, art, economics, law, literature, management science, political science, psychology, sociology, social policy research, and others are appreciated.

The Journal of African Cultural Studies is an international journal providing a forum for perceptions of African culture from inside and outside Africa, with a special commitment to African scholarship. It focuses on dimensions of African culture including African literatures both oral and written, performance arts, visual arts, music, the role of the media, the relationship between culture and power, as well as issues within such fields as popular culture in Africa, sociolinguistic topics of cultural interest, and culture and gender. It has evolved from the journal African Languages and Cultures, founded in 1988 in the Department of the Languages and Cultures of Africa at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Although the journal no longer carries articles on African languages that are primarily linguistic in character, it remains strongly interested in the languages of Africa as channels for the expression of their culture. All views expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the editors. Peer Review Statement All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, with initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing. Disclaimer The Journal of African Cultural Studies and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, the Journal of African Cultural Studies and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Journal of African Cultural Studies or Taylor & Francis.

The Journal of American Ethnic History (JAEH) addresses various aspects of American immigration and ethnic history, including background of emigration, ethnic and racial groups, Native Americans, immigration policies, and the processes of acculturation. Each issue contains articles, review essays and single book reviews. There are also occasional sections on "Research Comments" (short articles that furnish important information for the field, a guide to further research or other significant historical items that will stimulate discussion and inquiry) and "Teaching and Outreach" (essays which focus on innovative teaching methods or outreach efforts). The journal has also published special issues on particular responses from authors on specific topics.

The Journal of American Folklore is the official journal of the American Folklore Society and presents recent scholarship by AFS members and scholars in allied fields. AFS, founded in 1889, is an organization of folklorists with over l, 000 members in the US, Canada, and other countries throughout the world. The journal regularly publishes book, film, and exhibit reviews as well as articles on expressive culture and how groups make meaning through interactive activities.

Since its inception in 1970 the Journal of Arabic Literature has provided an international scholarly forum for the discussion of Arabic literature and has secured its position at the forefront of critical and methodological debate. The journal publishes literary, critical and historical studies, as well as review and bibliographies, on a broad range of Arabic materials n~ classical and modern, written and oral, poetry and prose, literary and colloquial. Studies that seek to integrate Arabic literature into the broader discourses of the humanities and social sciences take their place alongside technical work of a more specialized nature. The journal thus addresses itself to a readership in comparative literature and literary theory and method, in addition to specialists in Arabic and Middle Eastern literatures and Middle East studies generally.

The Journal of Australian Studies (JAS) is the journal of the International Australian Studies Association (InASA). In print since the mid-1970s, in the last few decades JAS has been involved in some of the most important discussions about the past, present and future of Australia. The Journal of Australian Studies is a fully refereed, international quarterly journal which publishes scholarly articles and reviews on Australian culture, society, politics, history and literature. The editorial practice is to promote and include multi- and interdisciplinary work. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group are pleased to announce the two winning articles of the John Barrett Award 2010. In the Shadow of War': Australian parents and the legacy of loss, 1915-1935 Jen Hawksley 'The galling yoke of slavery': race and separation in colonial Port Phillip Jessie Mitchell Want to know more about the John Barrett Award? >> Disclaimer The International Australian Studies Association and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

The Journal of Baltic Studies, the official journal of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS), is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal for the purpose of advancing the accumulation of knowledge about all aspects of the Baltic Sea region's political, social, economic, and cultural life, past and present. Preference is given to original contributions that are of general scholarly interest.The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies is an international, educational, and scholarly non-profit organization. Established in 1968, the purpose of the Association is the promotion of research and education in Baltic Studies. Its activities include sponsorship of meetings and conferences for the exchange of scholarly views, recognition of scholarly achievement in the field, and dissemination of news of current interest in the area of Baltic Studies. Membership to the AABS is open to anyone wishing to support the endeavors of the Association. For further information about the Association, please go to http://depts.washington.edu/aabs/.The Association can be contacted at: Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies, University of Washington, Box 353420, Seattle, WA 98195-3420, USAThe Editor can be contacted for further details at: JBS@creighton.edu Peer Review Statement All submitted to a rigorous peer review process, based on initial editor screening and double-blind refereeing by a minimum of two specialist referees.Disclaimer The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") contained in its publications. However, the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies or Taylor & Francis.

The Journal of Bisexuality is the first professional quarterly to publish both professional articles and serious essays on bisexuality and its meaning for the individual, the community, and society.The Journal is ideal for both academic and public libraries that want to offer their patrons the latest research on the topic of bisexuality. Articles are peer-reviewed and frequently come from inter- and multi- disciplinary perspectives.Sponsored by the American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB), the journal covers a wide range of topics on bisexuality including: new bisexual research bisexual issues in therapy differences from the heterosexual, lesbian and gay communities growth of bisexual movement bisexuality and the media bisexual history different bisexual lifestylesPublication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Journal of Black Studies (JBS), peer-reviewed and published bi-monthly, for the last third of a century has been the leading source for dynamic, innovative, and creative research on the Black experience. Poised to remain at the forefront of the recent explosive growth in quality scholarship in the field of Black studies, JBS offers important and intellectually provocative articles exploring key issues facing African Americans.