AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW

Scope & Guideline

Celebrating the Heritage of Farming Through Time

Introduction

Delve into the academic richness of AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW with our guidelines, detailing its aims and scope. Our resource identifies emerging and trending topics paving the way for new academic progress. We also provide insights into declining or waning topics, helping you stay informed about changing research landscapes. Evaluate highly cited topics and recent publications within these guidelines to align your work with influential scholarly trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0002-1490
PublisherBRITISH AGRICULTURAL HISTORY SOC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1978 to 2023
AbbreviationAGR HIST REV / Agr. Hist. Rev.
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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AddressUNIV EXETER, DEPT ECONOMIC SOCIAL HISTORY, AMORY BUILDING, RENNES DRIVE, EXETER EX4 4RJ, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The Agricultural History Review aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between agriculture and society throughout history, emphasizing historical perspectives that inform contemporary agricultural practices and policies. The journal encompasses a wide range of topics related to agricultural history, employing diverse methodologies to analyze the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of agriculture.
  1. Historical Analysis of Agricultural Practices:
    The journal frequently publishes studies that analyze historical agricultural practices, examining how they have evolved over time and their implications for modern agriculture.
  2. Social and Economic Implications of Agriculture:
    A significant focus is placed on the socio-economic factors surrounding agricultural development, including labor dynamics, rural communities, and the impact of agricultural policies on society.
  3. Environmental Histories:
    The journal includes research on the environmental impacts of agriculture, exploring how agricultural practices have shaped landscapes and ecosystems throughout history.
  4. Cultural and Gender Perspectives:
    There is a consistent emphasis on the cultural aspects of agriculture, including the roles of women in agricultural history and the cultural significance of farming practices.
  5. Transnational and Global Agricultural Histories:
    The journal also addresses agricultural histories from a global perspective, examining the interconnectedness of agricultural practices across different regions and cultures.
  6. Animal and Plant Domestication Studies:
    Research on the domestication of plants and animals is another core area, providing insights into the historical development of agriculture.
Recent publications in the Agricultural History Review have highlighted several emerging themes that reflect current interests in the field of agricultural history. These themes indicate a shift towards more contemporary issues and interdisciplinary approaches in research.
  1. Climate Change and Agriculture:
    With increasing awareness of climate change, there is a growing trend in examining historical agricultural practices in relation to environmental changes and climate impacts.
  2. Food Security and Political Economy:
    Research focusing on food security and the political economy of agriculture has gained prominence, addressing the socio-political factors that influence food production and distribution.
  3. Cultural Histories of Food:
    There is an emerging interest in the cultural histories of food, exploring how food practices shape identities and social relations in various contexts.
  4. Globalization and Agricultural Trade:
    Studies on the globalization of agriculture and its historical context are trending, reflecting the complexities of agricultural trade networks and their impacts on local economies.
  5. Animal Studies in Agricultural Contexts:
    The integration of animal studies into agricultural history is gaining traction, examining the roles of animals in farming systems and their historical significance.

Declining or Waning

While the journal continues to publish a wide range of topics, certain themes have seen a decline in frequency or prominence in recent years. This section highlights those areas that appear to be waning in interest among contributors and readers alike.
  1. Medieval Agricultural Practices:
    Research focusing specifically on medieval agricultural practices has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards more contemporary historical analyses that address current agricultural challenges.
  2. Local Agricultural Economies:
    There has been a noticeable reduction in studies centered on local agricultural economies, suggesting a broader focus on global agricultural trends and policies instead.
  3. Traditional Farming Techniques:
    Papers exploring traditional farming techniques and their historical context have become less common, indicating a potential shift towards modernization themes in agricultural history.
  4. Historical Agricultural Technology:
    The exploration of historical agricultural technologies, such as tools and machinery used in past farming practices, seems to have waned, possibly overshadowed by discussions of current technological innovations.

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