Archive for October, 2011

The National Era

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The National Era

Jan. 3, 1856-Mar. 22, 1860

The National Era, a weekly abolitionist newspaper, published a wider range of material which, unlike the National Anti-Slavery Standard, was not exclusively dedicated to the slavery issue. The Era was a mixture of anecdotes, poems, letters, short stories, bulletins, notations and transcripts collected and written by persons within the United States and foreign countries.

Australian Aboriginal Studies

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Australian Aboriginal Studies

Australian Aboriginal Studies is the Journal of The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.  Each issue contains three or four scholarly articles, accompanied by Research Reports, Book Reviews and News and Information. – Publisher.

Film international (Göteborg, Sweden)

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Film international (Göteborg, Sweden)

Film International covers film culture as part of the broader culture, history and economy of society. We address topics of contemporary relevance from historically informed perspectives.  – Publisher.

Access to this title is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Journal of African Cinemas

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Journal of African Cinemas

The Journal of African Cinemas will explore the interactions of visual and verbal narratives in African film. It recognizes the shifting paradigms that have defined and continue to define African cinemas.  – Publisher.

Access to this title is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research

The emergence of satellite TV, the internet and digital technology have dramatically changed the way audiences receive information and interact with the media.  The journal aims to lead the debate about these emerging rapid changes in media and society in Arab and Muslim parts of the world. – Publisher.

Access to this title is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics

The International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics is committed to analyzing the politics of communication(s) and cultural processes. It addresses cultural politics in their local, international and global dimensions, recognizing equally the importance of issues defined by their specific cultural geography and those that traverse cultures and nations. – Publisher.
Access to this title is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Studies in Documentary Film

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Studies in Documentary Film

Studies in Documentary Film is the first refereed scholarly journal devoted to the history, theory, criticism and practice of documentary film. – Publisher.

Access to this title is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Studies in South Asian Film & Media

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Studies in South Asian Film & Media

Studies in South Asian Film and Media (SAFM) is the most promising new journal in the field. This peer-reviewed publication is committed to looking at the media and cinemas of the Indian subcontinent in their social, political, economic, historical, and increasingly globalized and diasporic contexts. The journal will evaluate these topics in relation to class, caste, gender, race, sexuality, and ideology. – Publisher.

(Access to this title restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.)

Nature Climate Change

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Nature Climate Change

Nature Climate Change publishes original research across the physical and social sciences and strives to synthesize interdisciplinary research. The journal follows the standards for high-quality science set by all Nature-branded journals and is committed to publishing top-tier original research in all areas relating to climate change through a fair and rigorous review process, access to a broad readership, high standards of copy editing and production, rapid publication and independence from academic societies and others with vested interests.  – Publisher.

Academic Video Online

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Academic Video Online

Academic Video Online brings together on a single cross-searchable platform a completely integrated online repository of Alexander Street Press video titles. Includes newsreels, award-winning documentaries, field recordings, interviews, lectures, training videos, and exclusive primary footage.  Northwestern University Library currently (Oct. 2011) subscribes to American History, Counseling & Therapy, Ethnic Studies and Ethnography collections.