The ''African Studies Review'' is a

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covering

African studies African studies is the study of Africa, especially the continent's cultures and societies (as opposed to its geology, geography, zoology, etc.). The field includes the study of Africa's history (pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial), demography ...

. The journal also publishes book and film reviews. The journal was established in 1958 as the ''African Studies Bulletin'', obtaining its current name in 1970. The

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is Benjamin N. Lawrance (University of Arizona); the Deputy Editor is Cajetan Iheka (Yale University).

History

During its history, it published several supplements, which have now all been consolidated in the main journal. *''Issue: Quarterly Journal of Opinion'' (1971–1999), later renamed ''African Issues'' (2000–2004) *''ASA Review of Books'' (1975–1980) *''Africana Newsletter'' (1962–1964)

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The journal is

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in the following

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Journal Prizes

The ''African Studies Review'' awards prizes to recognize the achievements in scholarship of African studies scholars. In 2001, the Board of Directors of the

African Studies Association The African Studies Association (ASA) is a US-based association of scholars, students, practitioners, and institutions with an interest in the continent of Africa. Founded in 1957, the ASA is the leading organization of African Studies in North ...

established an annual prize, the Graduate Student Paper Prize, for the best graduate student paper presented at the previous year’s Annual Meeting. While this is an ASA award, the winning essay is submitted to the ''African Studies Review'' for expedited peer review. In 2020, the journal expanded its prizes to include the ASR Best Africa-Based Dissertation Award and the ASR Prize for Best Africa-focused Anthology or Edited Collection.

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