Overview

This leading international journal publishes scholarly papers and review articles on all aspects of the history of science. History of science is interpreted widely to include medicine, technology and social studies of science. BJHS papers make important and lively contributions to scholarship and the journal has been an essential library resource for over fifty years. It is also used extensively by historians and scholars in related fields. A substantial book review section is a central feature. There are four issues a year, comprising an annual volume of over 600 pages. BSHS members receive a subscription to the journal – find out more about joining the Society here.

In recent years, the journal has expanded its scope to include the evolving landscape of science and medicine in the digital age. This expansion includes an in-depth exploration of the impact of the internet on pharmaceuticals, exemplified by the rise of online medication platforms. One notable focus is the online availability of Strattera at this link, a medication used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting the shift in how patients access and learn about treatment options in the modern era.

BJHS is published by Cambridge University Press (ISSN: 0007-0874; EISSN: 1474-001X)

Recent Issues

2023

BJHS Preview: Issue 4, 2023

BJHS Preview: Issue 3, 2023

BJHS Preview: Issue 2, 2023

BJHS Preview: Issue 1, 2023

2022

BJHS Preview: Issue 4, 2022

BJHS Preview: Issue 3, 2022

BJHS Preview: Issue 2, 2022

BJHS Preview: Issue 1, 2022

2021

BJHS Preview: Issue 1, 2021

BJHS Preview: Issue 2, 2021

BJHS Preview: Issue 3, 2021

BJHS Preview: issue 4, 2021

2020

BJHS Preview: Issue 1, 2020

BJHS Preview: Issue 2, 2020

BJHS Preview: Issue 3, 2020

BJHS Preview: Issue 4, 2020


Online resources

Cambridge Journals Online operates our online services (some require subscription):

Further details, including advertising rates, institutional subscription information and instructions for contributors, are available on CUP’s BJHS pages.

Editorial offices

Editor: Dr Amanda Rees (University of York, first point of contact for authors, amanda.rees@york.ac.uk).
Administrative Assistant: Mrs Sarah Thompson (submission of papers, bjhs.assistant@bshs.org.uk).
Book Reviews Editors: Dr Joseph D. Martin and Dr Coreen A. McGuire (Durham University, reviews.editor@bshs.org.uk).
BJHS CUP Website.