Aims and Scope of Journal of Contemporary Asia
The Journal of Contemporary Asia is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Asian studies. It was established in 1970 and is published 5 times a year by Routledge. The editor-in-chief is Kevin Hewison (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), who succeeded founding editor Peter Limqueco. Less
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Journal of Contemporary Asia Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1970 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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