Journal of Contemporary History (JCH)

The Journal of Contemporary History is a prestigious, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to rigorous analysis and interpretation of history since approximately 1930, with a global and multidisciplinary perspective. Established in 1966, the journal has become one of the leading outlets in historical scholarship, published quarterly by SAGE Publications Ltd. It provides a foremost forum for research that bridges diverse historical subfields — including political, social, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, and cultural history — to illuminate the forces that have shaped the modern world. The journal publishes original research articles, review essays, and critical book reviews that engage with contemporary historiographical debates and emergent themes in twentieth-century studies. Under the co-editorship of Sir Richard J. Evans (University of Cambridge) and Mary C. Neuburger (University of Texas at Austin), Journal of Contemporary History remains committed to intellectual rigor, methodological innovation, and accessible scholarly communication. Its interdisciplinary scope and commitment to high academic standards make it essential reading for historians, social scientists, and advanced students seeking insights into major global transformations, conflicts, and societal changes throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The journal’s respected editorial leadership and international reach reflect its enduring influence in the field of historical research.

Journal of Contemporary History (JCH) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, History, Sociology and Political Science, Cultural Studies, exploring political, social, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural developments around the world within living memory , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0022-0094, E-ISSN: 1461-7250, Established: 1966, Impact Factor: 0.6
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE