COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN SOCIETY AND HISTORY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Society and History
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Comparative Historical Analysis:
The journal prioritizes studies that draw comparisons across different historical contexts, enabling a deeper understanding of social phenomena through a comparative lens. - Interdisciplinary Engagement:
It encourages contributions from various disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, and political science, fostering a holistic view of societal issues. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
The journal often highlights narratives and histories of marginalized groups, contributing to a more inclusive understanding of societal dynamics. - Exploration of Colonial and Postcolonial Studies:
A significant emphasis on colonial and postcolonial contexts allows the journal to investigate the legacies of colonialism and their impacts on contemporary societies. - Methodological Innovation:
The journal promotes innovative methodologies in social research, including qualitative and quantitative analyses, through rigorous comparative frameworks.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental History and Politics:
An increasing number of articles explore the intersections of environment, politics, and society, indicating a growing interest in how ecological factors shape social dynamics. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
There is a significant rise in research examining postcolonial narratives and decolonization processes, reflecting a broader academic shift towards addressing historical injustices. - Globalization and Transnational Studies:
Emerging themes focus on the effects of globalization, migration, and transnational connections, highlighting how these factors influence local cultures and societies. - Health and Medicine in Historical Contexts:
The journal is witnessing a trend towards exploring health, medicine, and their socio-political implications throughout history, particularly in relation to colonial and postcolonial experiences. - Cultural Memory and Trauma Studies:
There is a growing interest in how societies remember and narrate past traumas, with an emphasis on memory studies as a critical lens for understanding contemporary social issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional National Histories:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focusing solely on national histories, reflecting a shift towards more global and transnational perspectives. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
Research that centers predominantly on European contexts is declining, as the journal increasingly embraces diverse global narratives and non-Western perspectives. - Static Cultural Studies:
The journal is moving away from static analyses of cultures, favoring dynamic studies that consider cultural change and adaptation over time. - Essentialist Views of Identity:
There is less emphasis on essentialist views of identity, as the journal seeks to explore more fluid and constructed understandings of social categories. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
Papers relying heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without empirical grounding appear to be less favored, as the journal values empirical evidence and case studies.
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