British Association for American Studies
Encyclopedia
The British Association for American Studies is a learned society
in the field of American studies
. It was founded in 1955.
The association produces the Journal of American Studies
, American Studies in Britain, US Studies Online, BAAS Paperbacks, and Resources for American Studies.
It has produced many of its own publications, as well as many in partnership with Cambridge University Press
, Edinburgh University Press
, and Microform Academic Publishers.
Learned society
A learned society is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline/profession, as well a group of disciplines. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election, as is the case with the oldest learned societies,...
in the field of American studies
American studies
American studies or American civilization is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the United States. It traditionally incorporates the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse as law, art, the media, film, religious studies, urban...
. It was founded in 1955.
The association produces the Journal of American Studies
Journal of American Studies
The Journal of American Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering international perspectives on the history, literature, politics and culture of the United States. It includes a book review section. Though academic in nature, the journal is intended also for general readers with an...
, American Studies in Britain, US Studies Online, BAAS Paperbacks, and Resources for American Studies.
It has produced many of its own publications, as well as many in partnership with Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Granted letters patent by Henry VIII in 1534, it is the world's oldest publishing house, and the second largest university press in the world...
, Edinburgh University Press
Edinburgh University Press
Edinburgh University Press is a scholarly publisher of academic books and journals, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.-History:Edinburgh University Press was founded over 50 years ago and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Edinburgh in 1992...
, and Microform Academic Publishers.