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Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) aims to bring moral, economic and political theory to bear on the analysis, justification and criticism of political and economic institutions and public policies. The Editors are committed to publishing peer-reviewed papers of high quality using various methodologies from a wide variety of normative perspectives.

Published since 1974, Politikon is the official journal of the South African Association of Political Studies. Politikon focuses primarily on South African politics, but not exclusively so. Over the years the journal has published articles by some of the world's leading political scientists, including Arend Lijphart, Samuel Huntington, and Philippe Schmitter. It has also featured important contributions from South Africa's leading political philosophers, political scientists and international relations experts. It has proved an influential journal, particularly in debates over the merits of South Africa's constitutional reforms (in 1983 and 1994). In the last few years special issues have focused on women and politics in South Africa, and the South African election of 1999. Recent articles have looked at the negotiated transition from apartheid to democracy, aspects of identity politics in post-apartheid South Africa and issues of democratic consolidation. Peer Review Statement All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by two referees. All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review. Disclaimer The South African Association of Political Studies and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, the South African Association of Political Studies and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the South African Association of Political Studies or Taylor & Francis.

Since its inception in 1968, Polity has been committed to the publication of a plurality of approaches to the study of politics. As journals within political science have become more specialized in terms of topics and less accessible in terms of styles of argumentation, Polity has remained ecumenical with respect to research topics, theoretical questions, and methods of analysis. In the past year alone, Polity has published more than twenty articles on a diverse topics including methodological practices in comparative politics, American urban politics, American national politics, American political development, African-American politics, the history of political thought, normative political theory, non-western political thought, political thought in literature, comparative party politics, comparative regime change, comparative political economy, comparative constitutional development, the cultural consequences of war, and the foreign policy implications of neo-conservatism and neo-liberalism.

This journal provides a forum for the scholarly investigation, analysis, and dialogue on communication symbols, forms, phenomena, and strategic systems of symbols within the context of contemporary popular culture. Popular Communication publishes articles on all aspects of popular communication texts, artifacts, audiences, events, and practices, including the Internet, youth culture, representation, fandom, film, sports, spectacles, the digital revolution, sexuality, advertising/consumer culture, television, radio, music, magazines, and dance. The journal welcomes diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives within the tradition of cultural studies.Peer Review PolicyAll articles have undergone editorial screening; articles in special issues are commissioned, whereas all others undergo anonymous, double-blind peer review.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Denisoff Award for Best Article - Find out more Popular Music and Society, founded in 1971, publishes articles, book reviews, and audio reviews on popular music of any genre, time period, or geographic location. Popular Music and Society is open to all scholarly orientations toward popular music, including (but not limited to) historical, theoretical, critical, sociological, and cultural approaches. The terms 'popular' and 'society' are broadly defined to accommodate a wide range of articles on the subject. Recent and forthcoming Special Issue topics include: Popular Music and Violence, Popular Music and Journalism, Krautrock, Popular Music as Cultural Heritage, New Orleans Music, Hate Rock and Record Charts. Popular Music and Society is published five times per year and is a peer-reviewed academic journal supported by an international editorial board. Peer Review Policy: All research articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. Disclaimer for scientific, technical and social science publications: Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) provides a broad, interdisciplinary coverage of population research, and offers an up to date and solid basis of information on the policy implications of recent research relevant to the causes and consequences of changing population size and composition.  PRPR is the only demography journal that publishes work using ethnographic methods, comparative-historical methods, discourse analysis, and others. Coverage includes demographic, economic, social, political and health research papers and related contributions which are based on either the direct scientific evaluation of particular policies or programs, or general contributions to advance knowledge that informs policy and program development.  The journal publishes top quality material of interest to professionals working in the fields of population, and those fields which intersect and overlap with population studies.Published six times a year, Population Research and Policy Review is the flagship journal of t

For over half a century, Population Studies has reported significant advances in methods of demographic analysis, conceptual and mathematical theories of demographic dynamics and behaviour, and the use of these theories and methods to extend scientific knowledge and to inform policy and practice.The Journal's coverage of this field is comprehensive: applications in developed and developing countries; historical and contemporary studies; quantitative and qualitative studies; analytical essays and reviews. The subjects of papers range from classical concerns, such as the determinants and consequences of population change, to such topics as family demography and evolutionary and genetic influences on demographic behaviour. Often the Journal's papers have had the effect of extending the boundaries of its field.Papers for publication and books for review should be submitted via Population Studies' Manuscript Central site, at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rpstOther editorial correspondence should be addressed to: The EditorsPopulation Investigation CommitteeRoom PS201London School of EconomicsHoughton StreetLondon WC2A 2AETelephone +44 (0)20-7955-7666Fax +44 (0)207 955 6831Email: pic@lse.ac.ukIndividual Subscribers: Online Access Activation.

Population and Development Review is essential reading to keep abreast of population studies, research on the interrelationships between population and socioeconomic change, and related thinking on public policy. Its interests span both developed and developing countries, theoretical advances as well as empirical analyses and case studies, a broad range of disciplinary approaches, and concern with historical as well as present-day problems. It maintains a high level of readability, not sacrificing scholarship but focusing on ideas and insights rather than analytical technicalities. Through its commentaries, review essays, book reviews, and excerpts of prescient writings from the past, it contributes to the liveliness and critical depth of its field. An appreciative readership and strong citation counts attest to its value.