Southern Journal for Contemporary History
- Publisher
- University of the Free State
- ISSN
- 0258-2422; 2415-0509
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
The *Southern Journal for Contemporary History* (SJCH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the study of the American South since 1945. Its scope encompasses a wide range of historical topics, focusing on the region's political, social, economic, and cultural developments. From civil rights and social movements to the rise of the Sun Belt and the impact of globalization, SJCH explores the complex and often overlooked histories of the American South in the post-World War II era.
The journal's key themes include, but are not limited to, race, gender, class, religion, and the environment. It seeks to illuminate the intersectionality of these themes, examining how they have shaped the South's diverse and evolving identity. SJCH also explores the influence of national and international events on the region, highlighting the South's role in the global context. It welcomes contributions from scholars across a variety of disciplines, including history, political science, sociology, and anthropology.
The intended audience for SJCH includes scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of the American South. The journal aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research and scholarship, fostering dialogue and critical engagement with the region's past and present. It seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the South's unique place in American history, challenging traditional narratives and offering fresh perspectives on its complexities and contradictions.
Through its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to publishing high-quality scholarship, SJCH has established itself as a leading voice in the field of Southern history. Its articles have been cited by scholars across the globe, contributing to a growing body of knowledge about the region's multifaceted history. The journal continues to play a vital role in shaping the ongoing discourse on the South, engaging with contemporary issues and fostering a deeper appreciation for its rich and dynamic past.
Volumes (36 articles)
Volume 49, Issue 1 (2024)
- A history of Congolese and Rwandese immigrants in Harare’s urban transport sector 1993-202
- Archival Report Northwestern University’s Neglected Sources on Partnership Organisations in ‘British Central Africa’
- Book Review:Erlank, Natasha. Convening Black Intimacy: Christianity, Gender, and Tradition in Early Twentieth-Century South Africa. Johannesburg: Wits University Press, 2022. xvi. 272 pp. ISBN: 9781776148165
- Book Review:Marmon, Brooks. Pan-Africanism Versus Partnership: African Decolonisation in Southern Rhodesian Politics, 1950-1963. New York: Springer, 2023. SBN 10: 3031255585
- Book review: Odendaal, André. Dear Comrade President: Oliver Tambo and the Foundations of South Africa’s Constitution. Cape Town: Penguin Books, 2022. 441 pp. ISBN: 9781776096695
- ECOWAS protocol on Democracy and good governance: an analysis of response to the 2021 Guinean Coup D'état
- Editorial
- Prominent Malawian Machona Progenies in Zimbabwe
Volume 48, Issue 2 (2023)
- African Women Agency gender Based Violence and the law in colonial Harare 1930s to 1950s
- Book Review Unveiling hidden narratives across southern Africa Histories of wildlife filmmaking and black presence in the Kruger National Park
- Editorial
- Insurance for Social Change? Reflections on Ghana’s State Insurance since 1962
- “Our Experiment” Nkrumah’s Ghana in British Diplomatic Correspondence
- Paradoxical legacies and unattainable futures South Africa’s national self-narrative and the haunting of gender-based violence in the post-transitional era
- Revisiting the Past: A History of European Wives in Colonial Nigeria, 1920-1960
- The land question in Botswana A commentary on the report of the presidential commission of inquiry into the Review of the constitution of Botswana
- Towards a history of xenophobia in Zimbabwe Rethinking racism and the culture of ‘othering’ in Zimbabwe, 1890-2020