Journal of African Cultural Studies : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1469-9346pISSN: 1369-6815
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Aims and Scope of Journal of African Cultural Studies
The Journal of African Cultural Studies is a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on African culture, including African literatures, both written and oral, performance arts, visual arts, music, the role of the media, the relationship between culture and power, culture and gender issues and sociolinguistic topics of cultural interest. It was established in 1988 as African Languages and Culture and obtained its current title in 1998. Less
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1.5
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1.21
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Journal of African Cultural Studies Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1988 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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