Comparative Studies in Society and History
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom
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Aims & Scope
Comparative Studies in Society and History (CSSH) is a leading journal that publishes original research on the history of human societies and cultures. It covers a wide range of geographical areas and historical periods, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the past. The journal is committed to fostering dialogue between historians and scholars in other social sciences, such as anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics. CSSH aims to provide a forum for innovative scholarship that challenges conventional interpretations and advances our understanding of the complexities of social and historical change.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Comparative Studies in Society and History
Is Comparative Studies in Society and History a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Comparative Studies in Society and History: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Comparative Studies in Society and History?
Comparative Studies in Society and History is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.68.
Is Comparative Studies in Society and History indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Comparative Studies in Society and History is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Comparative Studies in Society and History?
Comparative Studies in Society and History (CSSH) is a leading journal that publishes original research on the history of human societies and cultures. It covers a wide range of geographical areas and historical periods, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the past. The journal is committed to fostering dialogue between historians and scholars in other social sciences, such as anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics. CSSH aims to provide a forum for innovative scholarship that challenges conventional interpretations and advances our understanding of th
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