The Ritual of Academic Publishing

Abstract

The volume of Architectural Histories published in 2018 was the first to appear under its new editor-inchief, leading to a reflection on the 'ritual', in line with Eric Hobsbawm, that we call academic publishing. What values and norms does Architectural Histories stand for? How can the journal reflect the current state of research of our field? What role can the journal play in our academic thinking and working practices?

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“…More recently, they have interrogated the rituals of academic publishing. Brouwer (2019) considered peer reviewed papers, identifying them as both a constraint and a treasure. Although the Call has largely escaped notice, our experience suggests that it too functions as part of academic ritual and as a performative act, framing what is included and excluded.…”