Arms & Armour
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Critical Discourse on Arms and Historical Narratives
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Arms and Armour:
The journal emphasizes the historical context of weapons and protective gear, examining their evolution from ancient to modern times, and how they reflect societal changes. - Cultural Studies:
It explores the cultural significance of arms and armour, including their roles in rituals, identity, and representation in art and literature. - Material and Technological Studies:
There is a strong focus on the materials and technologies used in the production of arms and armour, including studies on manufacturing processes and innovations. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, combining history, archaeology, art history, and technology to provide comprehensive insights into the subject matter. - Conservation and Restoration:
It also addresses the conservation and restoration of historical arms and armour, providing case studies and methodologies for preserving these artifacts.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability and Recycling in Armour Design:
Recent studies have begun to explore the concepts of recycling and reuse in the context of historical armour, highlighting sustainability practices from past centuries that resonate with today's environmental concerns. - Cultural Histories of Weapons:
There is a growing trend in examining the cultural histories surrounding specific weapons, particularly how they are interwoven with power dynamics, societal roles, and identity formation. - Technological Advances in Weaponry:
Increased attention is being paid to the technological advancements in weaponry, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, including the impact of industrialization on arms production. - Interdisciplinary Research:
Emerging interdisciplinary approaches that integrate history, art, and technology are becoming more prevalent, reflecting a holistic understanding of arms and armour within societal contexts. - Impact of Global Conflicts on Arms Development:
There is an increasing focus on how global conflicts influence the development and evolution of arms and armour, drawing connections between historical events and technological progress.
Declining or Waning
- Early Modern Firearms:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications specifically focused on early modern firearms, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary or ancient studies. - Military Strategy and Tactics:
Themes related to military strategy and tactics, although historically significant, appear to be waning, with fewer papers integrating these aspects with arms and armour. - Local or Regional Studies:
Research focusing on specific local or regional arms and armour seems to be declining, as the journal increasingly emphasizes broader cultural and technological themes. - Mythological Interpretations:
The exploration of mythological or legendary narratives surrounding arms and armour has diminished, possibly in favor of more empirical historical analyses.
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