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Scope & Guideline
Uncovering Connections Between Past and Present
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Histories of Emotions:
The journal explores how emotions have shaped historical events and personal experiences, delving into narratives from soldiers, letters, and memoirs. - Social Historical Perspectives:
A consistent focus on sociological approaches to historical study, examining how social structures and historical context influence individual and collective identities. - Interdisciplinary Methodologies:
The journal employs a blend of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including ethnography, discourse analysis, and digital humanities, to enrich historical understanding. - Cultural Memory and Identity:
Investigating how collective memory and cultural narratives influence contemporary identities, particularly in relation to German history and its postcolonial implications. - Political and Economic Histories:
Analysis of political movements and economic conditions, particularly in the context of East and West Germany, and their implications for social dynamics.
Trending and Emerging
- Emotional Histories:
There is a growing emphasis on the study of emotions within historical contexts, examining how emotional experiences shape individual and collective identities. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to History:
The integration of sociology, anthropology, and digital humanities into historical research is becoming increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader trend towards interdisciplinary scholarship. - Postcolonial Perspectives:
Emerging themes focus on postcolonial critiques of historical narratives, particularly concerning German colonialism and its legacies, reflecting contemporary discussions on race and identity. - Digital Humanities and Historical Analysis:
The application of digital tools and methodologies is on the rise, allowing for innovative ways to analyze historical data and engage with new sources. - Social Structures and Agency:
A trend towards exploring the agency of marginalized groups within historical narratives is evident, emphasizing the role of individuals and communities in shaping history.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Political Histories:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional political histories, as the journal increasingly emphasizes emotional and social dimensions over purely political narratives. - Colonial Studies in Isolation:
Research on colonial histories that do not engage with contemporary issues, such as postcolonial theory or current social dynamics, seems to be receiving less attention. - Static Analyses of Gender Roles:
While gender studies remain a focus, analyses that treat gender roles as fixed or static rather than dynamic and context-dependent are less frequently published. - Narrow Economic Analyses:
Papers that focus exclusively on economic metrics without integrating social or emotional factors are appearing less frequently, suggesting a shift towards more holistic approaches. - Historical Methodologies Less Emphasizing Digital Tools:
As the journal embraces digital history, traditional methodologies that do not incorporate digital tools or contemporary analytical frameworks are declining.
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