Cahiers Mondes Anciens

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Depths of Ancient Knowledge

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Cahiers Mondes Anciens with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN2107-0199
PublisherCAHIERS MONDES ANCIENS
Support Open AccessNo
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AbbreviationCAH MONDES ANC / Cah. Mondes Anc.
Frequency1 issue/year
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AddressCAHIERS MONDES ANCIENS, PARIS 00000, FRANCE

Aims and Scopes

Cahiers Mondes Anciens focuses on the multifaceted aspects of ancient societies, exploring their cultural, political, and social dynamics through a variety of lenses. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and critical analyses of ancient texts, artifacts, and practices.
  1. Socio-Spatial Dynamics in Ancient Societies:
    The journal investigates how space and social interactions shaped ancient cultures, examining settings such as public gatherings, religious sites, and political arenas.
  2. Power and Transgression in Antiquity:
    There is a consistent exploration of power structures and the concept of transgression, analyzing how authority was exercised and challenged in ancient texts and contexts.
  3. Cultural Interactions and Identity:
    The research often delves into interactions between different cultures, particularly between Greeks and non-Greeks, exploring themes of identity, representation, and otherness.
  4. Material Culture and Adornment:
    The journal places significant emphasis on the material aspects of ancient life, particularly the roles of adornments, cosmetics, and artifacts in expressing identity and social status.
  5. Maritime and Environmental Perspectives:
    Recent publications highlight the relationship between ancient societies and their maritime environments, considering how geography influenced cultural perceptions and practices.
Recent publications in Cahiers Mondes Anciens reveal a dynamic shift towards innovative themes and methodologies, reflecting contemporary scholarly interests and societal discussions related to ancient studies.
  1. Pragmatics of Social Gatherings:
    There is an emerging interest in the social dynamics of gatherings, highlighting how meetings shaped societal norms and practices in ancient cultures.
  2. Embodiment and Identity:
    A growing focus on the body in ancient societies, exploring how corporeality influenced social roles, political power, and personal identity.
  3. Visual Culture and Representation:
    Recent works emphasize the role of imagery and visual culture in communicating ideas of otherness and identity, reflecting a broader trend in studying the impact of visual representation in antiquity.
  4. Environmental and Maritime Studies:
    The journal is increasingly addressing the interactions between ancient societies and their environments, particularly maritime contexts, which are crucial for understanding trade, navigation, and cultural exchange.
  5. Rituals and Symbolic Practices:
    There is a rise in research focused on rituals and their symbolic meanings in ancient cultures, examining how these practices shaped social and political life.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain research themes appear to be diminishing in frequency and prominence. This decline indicates a shift in focus towards more contemporary issues and methodologies in the study of ancient worlds.
  1. Traditional Political Narratives:
    There is a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on traditional political histories or narratives, suggesting a shift towards more nuanced and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding ancient governance.
  2. Static Interpretations of Ancient Texts:
    The analysis of ancient texts in a purely literary or historical context is waning, with fewer studies focusing exclusively on textual analysis without considering broader cultural or social implications.
  3. Conventional Archaeological Reports:
    Research centered around standard archaeological reporting and findings is less prominent, indicating a move towards interpretative and theoretical frameworks rather than mere documentation.

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