American Historical Review
Encyclopedia
The American Historical Review is the official publication of the American Historical Association
, established in 1895 "for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research." It targets readers interested in all periods and facets of history
, not (as some might assume, given the name) only or even primarily those with a professional interest in American History.
The journal is published in February, April, June, October and December as a book-like academic publication with research papers and book review
s, among other items (each issue typically runs to about 400 pages). Each year approximately 25 articles and review essays and 1,000 book reviews are published.
The editorial offices are located at Indiana University Bloomington
, where a small staff produces the publication under the guidance of a 12-member advisory board. Starting with the October 2007 issue (volume 112, issue 4), the journal has been published by the University of Chicago Press
.
American Historical Association
The American Historical Association is the oldest and largest society of historians and professors of history in the United States. Founded in 1884, the association promotes historical studies, the teaching of history, and the preservation of and access to historical materials...
, established in 1895 "for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research." It targets readers interested in all periods and facets of history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, not (as some might assume, given the name) only or even primarily those with a professional interest in American History.
The journal is published in February, April, June, October and December as a book-like academic publication with research papers and book review
Book review
A book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit. A book review could be a primary source opinion piece, summary review or scholarly review. It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or on the internet. Reviews are also often...
s, among other items (each issue typically runs to about 400 pages). Each year approximately 25 articles and review essays and 1,000 book reviews are published.
The editorial offices are located at Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university located in Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States. IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Being the flagship campus, IU Bloomington is often referred to simply as IU or Indiana...
, where a small staff produces the publication under the guidance of a 12-member advisory board. Starting with the October 2007 issue (volume 112, issue 4), the journal has been published by the University of Chicago Press
University of Chicago Press
The University of Chicago Press is the largest university press in the United States. It is operated by the University of Chicago and publishes a wide variety of academic titles, including The Chicago Manual of Style, dozens of academic journals, including Critical Inquiry, and a wide array of...
.