SAMAJ is an academic and peer-reviewed on-line journal devoted to social science studies on South Asia. It publishes scholarly articles written by professional academics as well as doctoral students. Its scope is multidisciplinary, covering studies in history, geography, anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics.
In general, scholarly articles on South Asia have tended to be difficult to access due to the fact that they are only available through subscription or in libraries. In contrast, SAMAJ seeks to ‘democratize’ research-based studies on South Asia by giving such studies a greater visibility through free and worldwide access.
Contents
SAMAJ publishes individual articles, special issues, and book reviews. Individual articles are published on an ongoing basis either through author-initiated submission or upon request by the editors. Special issues are dedicated to one specific theme, analyzed through a wide variety of articles. These articles are preceded by a general introduction presenting the “state of the field” and problématique of the issue. In addition, SAMAJ publishes reviews on the latest and most important books published on South Asia in relevant disciplines. Articles are evaluated by two anonymous reviewers with scholarly expertise in the subject.
Publishers
The journal is the legal property of the Association pour la Recherche sur l’Asie du Sud (Loi 1901).