Aims and Scope of Public Culture
Public Culture is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal of cultural studies, published three times a year—in January, May, and September—by Duke University Press. It is sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. Less
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1.9
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Q3Communication

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1.58
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Public Culture Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | DUKE UNIV PRESS |
| 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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