Journal of Southern African Studies

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The Journal of Southern African Studies (JSAS) is an international publication for work of high academic quality on issues of interest and concern in the region of Southern Africa. It aims to generate fresh scholarly research in the fields of history, economics, sociology, demography, social anthropology, geography, development studies, administration, law, political science, political economy, international relations, literature, cultural studies, and the natural sciences in so far as they relate to the human condition. It periodically organises and supports conferences to this end, sometimes in the region. It seeks to encourage inter-disciplinary analysis, strong comparative perspectives and original research that reflects new theoretical or methodological approaches. An active international advisory board with strong Southern African representation demonstrates our close ties with scholars there and our commitment to promoting research in the region. The region covered embraces South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique; and occasionally, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritius.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1975

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 6 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 6 x per year

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 8,500 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Anthropology: See guidelines.
Demography: See guidelines.
Economics: See guidelines.
History: History of countries/regions, See guidelines.
Humanities: See guidelines.
Law/Juridical Science: See guidelines.
Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.
Politics/Political Science: International relations, See guidelines.
Social Sciences: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Sociology: See guidelines.

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

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Last Updated: 15 Sep 2026

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