Duke University Press has announced plans to launch Anthropocene History, the first scholarly journal dedicated to the historical study of the Anthropocene. Scheduled to debut in fall 2026, the platinum open-access journal will be fully funded for its first decade, ensuring free access for readers and no publication fees for authors. It is supported by the Centre of Excellence for Anthropocene History at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.
Edited by Sverker Sörlin and Susanna Lidström, the journal will explore human histories, cultures, and societies within the context of planetary change. Unlike existing Anthropocene-focused journals that emphasize the natural sciences, Anthropocene History will concentrate on the role of historical narratives and methods in understanding human–Earth interactions.
The publication will feature peer-reviewed articles, perspectives, and critical reviews on topics ranging from the Industrial Revolution to the environmental impacts of colonialism and capitalism. An international editorial team and advisory board will guide its development, and contributions will be invited globally. The inaugural issue will include invited essays and selected submissions from an open call for papers.
With this launch, Duke University Press expands its humanities and social sciences portfolio and provides a platform for advancing historical scholarship on global environmental change.
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