Journal of American Studies

A project of Cambridge University Press (see other related projects).

About

Journal of American Studies seeks to critique and interrogate the notion of "America", pursuing this through international perspectives on the history, literature, politics and culture of the United States. The Journal publishes works by scholars from all over the world on American literature, history, institutions, politics, economics, film, popular culture, geography and related subjects in domestic, continental, hemispheric, and global contexts. Its expanded book review section offers in-depth analysis of recent American Studies scholarship to promote further discussion and debate. The journal is intended not only for students and scholars, but also for general readers with an interest in the United States.

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Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 8,000 - 12,000 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Economics: See guidelines.
Film/Television: See guidelines.
Geography: Human geography, See guidelines.
History: Art history, History of countries/regions.
Philosophy: See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Social Sciences: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Pop culture, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: See guidelines.

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No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2026

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