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Aims and Scope of British Journal for the History of Science
The British Journal for the History of Science (a.k.a. BJHS) is an international academic journal published quarterly by Cambridge University Press in association with the British Society for the History of Science. It was founded under its present title in 1962 but was preceded by the Bulletin of the British Society for the History of Science which was itself founded in 1949. The journal publishes scholarly papers and reviews on all aspects of the history of science. The journal is currently edited by Doctor Amanda Rees, who works at York University. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1962 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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