Early China is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Society for the Study of Early China. It covers the history and archaeology of China from the Neolithic period to the end of the Han Dynasty. The journal publishes original research articles, book reviews, and occasional notes and correspondence. It is a leading journal in the field of early Chinese studies.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
ArcheologyQ3
Archeology (arts and humanities)Q3
HistoryQ3
PhilosophyQ3
Religious StudiesQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Asian Studies
Scopus Categories
PhilosophyHistoryReligious StudiesLiterature and Literary TheoryArcheology (arts and humanities)Archeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Chinese history and philosophyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsHuman auditory perception and evaluationJapanese History and Culture