Modern Asian Studies is a peer‑reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly research on the contemporary history, politics, economics, society, and culture of Asia.
Key Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Asian Studies, with an emphasis on modern (post‑medieval) periods |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, on behalf of the Centre of South Asian Studies, University of Cambridge |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Print ISSN | 0016-734X |
| Electronic ISSN | 1469-8119 |
| Abbreviation | Mod. Asian Stud. |
| Editorial Oversight | Managed by an editorial board comprising scholars affiliated with the Centre of South Asian Studies and other institutions worldwide |
| Scope | Articles, review essays, and book reviews covering political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual developments in East, South, and Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the present |
| Abstracting & Indexing | Indexed in major databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Historical Abstracts, and the MLA International Bibliography |
Contextual Usage
- The title Modern Asian Studies is most commonly encountered as the name of the journal described above.
- In broader academic discourse, the phrase may be used descriptively to refer to programmes, departments, or research areas that focus on contemporary Asian societies; however, no singular, universally recognized field or degree bearing that exact title exists across institutions.
Access
The journal is available in both print and electronic formats, with most recent issues accessible through institutional subscriptions, the Cambridge University Press website, and academic library platforms. Archives of earlier volumes are also maintained digitally.
