Historelo-Revista de Historia Regional y Local
Scope & Guideline
Embracing the Complexity of Local Histories
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regional Histories:
The journal emphasizes the investigation of specific regional histories, providing insights into local contexts and their broader implications within national or global frameworks. - Social Movements and Cultural Identity:
A core focus is on social movements, particularly those related to marginalized groups, exploring how these movements shape cultural identities and societal structures. - Historical Methodologies:
It employs various historical methodologies, including qualitative research, archival studies, and oral histories, to present a nuanced understanding of past events. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that intersects history with sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, thereby enriching historical discourse. - Public Health and Epidemics:
There is a significant focus on the historical analysis of public health crises and their social impacts, particularly in relation to epidemics and health policies.
Trending and Emerging
- Public Health and Epidemics:
Recent publications have increasingly addressed the historical contexts of public health crises, reflecting a growing interest in how epidemics have shaped societies and policies in Latin America. - Social Movements and Gender Studies:
There is a notable trend towards exploring social movements, particularly women's movements and gender issues, highlighting their critical role in shaping societal changes and political landscapes. - Cultural Heritage and Identity:
Emerging themes include the analysis of cultural heritage and its impact on identity formation, particularly in the context of urban development and local governance. - Intersectionality in Historical Analysis:
The journal is increasingly embracing intersectional approaches that analyze how various social categories such as race, class, and gender interact in historical contexts. - Environmental History:
There is a rising interest in environmental history, focusing on the interactions between human societies and their environments, particularly in the context of resource management and sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Colonial Studies:
While the journal has published works related to colonial histories, there appears to be a waning focus on colonial studies in favor of more contemporary issues and their socio-political implications. - Traditional Economic History:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that focus solely on traditional economic history, such as agrarian policies or trade routes, as the journal increasingly emphasizes social and cultural dimensions of history. - Biographical Studies of Historical Figures:
Research centered around individual historical figures is becoming less common, indicating a shift towards collective narratives and broader societal themes. - Static Historical Narratives:
The journal seems to be moving away from static historical narratives that do not engage with current socio-political contexts, favoring dynamic analyses that link past and present. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
There is a diminishing presence of Eurocentric historical perspectives, with more emphasis on indigenous and local narratives that challenge traditional historiography.
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