HISTORY OF THE HUMAN SCIENCES
Scope & Guideline
Charting the Course of Scientific History
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Historical Analysis:
The journal promotes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the human sciences, examining historical developments in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, and how they have shaped contemporary thought. - Critical Examination of Human Behavior:
Research published in this journal often critiques and analyzes human behavior through various lenses, including film and media studies, which reflect the cultural and societal implications of psychological and anthropological theories. - Exploration of Colonial and Postcolonial Contexts:
There is a consistent focus on colonial and postcolonial studies, investigating how these contexts influence the understanding and development of human sciences and the socio-political implications of these disciplines. - Genealogical Investigations:
The journal frequently employs genealogical methods to trace the origins and transformations of key concepts within the human sciences, such as sexuality, race, and identity, providing a deeper understanding of their historical significance. - Social and Cultural Critique:
A significant aim of the journal is to critique social norms and practices related to the human sciences, including discussions on ethics, power dynamics, and the impact of scientific knowledge on societal structures.
Trending and Emerging
- Visual Culture and Media Studies:
Recent publications increasingly explore the intersection of visual culture and the human sciences, analyzing how film, photography, and other media shape our understanding of psychological and social phenomena. - Critical Race and Gender Studies:
There is a growing emphasis on critical race theory and gender studies, with papers examining the historical and contemporary implications of race and gender in the development of human sciences. - Health and Illness Narratives:
Emerging themes focus on the narratives surrounding health and illness, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how social sciences respond to contemporary crises. - Ethnographic Methods:
The use of ethnographic methods in historical research is gaining traction, as scholars seek to understand the lived experiences of individuals within the frameworks of human sciences. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge Production:
There is an increasing trend towards examining how knowledge is produced across disciplines, particularly in the context of social sciences, ethics, and the implications of scientific research in societal contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychological Theories:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers focusing exclusively on traditional psychological theories and methodologies, as the journal increasingly embraces more interdisciplinary and critical approaches. - Classical Anthropology:
Themes centered on classical anthropological methods, such as armchair anthropology, appear to be less frequent, indicating a shift towards more contemporary and applied anthropological perspectives. - Historical Narratives of Progress:
The journal has moved away from linear historical narratives that portray the progress of human sciences in a straightforward manner, preferring instead to engage with complexities and contradictions in the historical development of these fields. - Static Views on Identity:
Discussions that present static or essentialist views on identity, particularly regarding race and gender, are becoming less common, as the journal increasingly prioritizes fluid and intersectional understandings. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
There has been a decline in the publication of papers that rely heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without empirical grounding, reflecting a preference for more applied and contextually situated research.
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