Aims and Scope of Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft
Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on magic scholarship. It is published triannually (spring, summer, winter) by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The founding editors were Michael Bailey (Iowa State University) and Brian Copenhaver (UCLA). As of 2015, the editors-in-chief are Claire Fanger (Rice University) and Michael Ostling (Arizona State University). The journal is available online through Project MUSE. Less
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Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | UNIV PENNSYLVANIA PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 2006 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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