Aims and Scope of Pacific Affairs
Pacific Affairs (PA) is a Canadian peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes academic research on contemporary political, economic, and social issues in Asia and the Pacific. The journal was founded in 1926 as the newsletter for the entirety of the Institute of Pacific Relations (IPR). In May 1928, PA adopted its current name, and has been published continuously since. From 1934 to 1942, the journal was edited by Owen Lattimore, then William L. Holland. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | PACIFIC AFFAIRS UNIV BRITISH COLUMBIA |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1928 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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