CANADIAN HISTORICAL REVIEW
Scope & Guideline
Charting New Territories in Historical Scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Canadian Social History:
The journal frequently addresses social history, emphasizing the experiences and contributions of various groups including women, Indigenous peoples, and racial minorities in shaping Canadian society. - Political History and Governance:
A significant focus on the evolution of political institutions, governance, and policy-making in Canada, exploring both historical and contemporary issues. - Colonial and Indigenous Histories:
In-depth examinations of settler colonialism, Indigenous resistance, and the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and settlers, highlighting historical injustices and ongoing impacts. - Cultural and Intellectual Histories:
Explorations of Canadian culture, identity, and intellectual movements, including the role of literature, art, and popular culture in shaping national narratives. - Economic and Environmental History:
Investigations into the economic development of Canada, including industry, labor movements, and the environmental consequences of economic activities. - Transnational and Comparative Perspectives:
Comparative studies that place Canadian history in a broader transnational context, examining connections with other countries and regions.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Historical Narratives:
An increasing number of publications are focusing on intersectional analyses that consider how various identities (gender, race, class) intersect to shape historical experiences. - Indigenous Histories and Decolonization:
There is a growing emphasis on Indigenous histories, including decolonial approaches that challenge traditional narratives and highlight Indigenous agency and resilience. - Environmental History and Climate Change:
Emerging research on environmental history is gaining traction, particularly studies that examine the historical relationship between Canadians and their environment in the context of climate change. - Global and Transnational Connections:
A trend towards examining Canada's role in global history and its transnational connections is becoming more prevalent, reflecting a more interconnected understanding of historical events. - Health and Medicine in Historical Contexts:
An increasing focus on the history of health and medicine, including public health responses and medical practices, particularly in relation to marginalized communities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Military History:
There has been a noticeable decrease in articles focused on traditional military history, particularly those that do not intersect with broader social or cultural themes. - Eurocentric Histories:
The journal is moving away from Eurocentric narratives that dominate early Canadian history, as newer scholarship increasingly prioritizes Indigenous perspectives and multicultural histories. - Biographical Studies of Historical Figures:
While biographical studies have been significant in the past, there is a trend toward thematic and collective histories rather than individual narratives. - Local and Regional Histories:
The focus on local histories has diminished, with more emphasis now placed on national and transnational themes, reflecting a broader scope of inquiry. - Conventional Economic Histories:
The journal has seen a decline in conventional economic histories that do not engage with social implications or environmental concerns.
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