Established in 1981, The Carl Beck Papers publish original research in the humanities and social sciences focused on the region of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The Papers’ monograph (40-90 pages) format, offers a unique opportunity for scholars to publish works that are larger than the average academic journal article but shorter than a book manuscript. A rigorous double-blind review process ensures that the Papers maintain a high level of quality and continue to make an important contribution to the advancement of scholarly inquiry in our field.
In 2011, after over 30 years as a traditional print journal, the Carl Back Papers transitioned to a digital, open source format. The move to the new format offers new capabilities in terms of the structure and content of articles and provides near-seamless linkages to a vast array of web-based information. Furthermore, a new automated submission and review process provides faster turn-around times and more effective communication between authors, reviewers and the editorial staff. The new format ensures that The Carl Beck Papers will continue to provide a forum for relevant and high-quality research for decades to come.
Electronic back issues of The Carl Beck Papers older than three years (or three series) will be available to all through Open Access. Annual Subscriptions will grant unlimited access to these back issues as well as unlimited access to the most recent three years (or three series) of the Papers. In addition to the new electronic format, The Carl Beck Papers will also be changing its publication schedule from that of an occasional papers series to a fixed publication schedule of five annual papers. This change will ensure that subscribers receive at least 5 new issues with each annual subscription (giving subscriber-only access to 15 total issues). Additional special editions or collections may also be included in annual subscriptions free of charge.
If you would prefer to order The Carl Beck Papers by mail, please send a check or money order to:
The Carl Beck Papers
Center for Russian and East European Studies
University of Pittsburgh
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260