Before you submit…
- Does the manuscript cover a topic and region that falls within our purview?
- Is the manuscript in .doc, .docx (MS Word), or .txt?
- Does it conform to our word-length limits? (Including endnotes, but excluding abstract, title, etc.these are between 8000 and 9000 words for research articles, and 4500, 6500, or 8500 words for Perspectives pieces)
- Is the citation style in Chicago-style and using endnotes without reference list (not in-text citations with reference list)?
- Do you have a cover letter that provides (a) all the required contact information and (b) your statement confirming that the manuscript is not currently under review by another publisher, will not be sent to another publisher while under review at Pacific Affairs, and has not previously been published (even in another language)?
- Have you included a 250 word abstract and 5 or 6 keywords?
- Are all non-English language sources Romanized consistently in a recognized style?
Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will either be declined (item #1) or returned to the author for correction (items #2-7) before the formal review process is initiated.
If you would like to see a book or documentary film published in the last two years reviewed by Pacific Affairs, please send the promotional material (catalogue, news release, etc.) either by email to bookreviews@pacificaffairs.ubc.ca or regular mail to the following address:
Book Review Editor
Pacific Affairs
The University of British Columbia
#376-1855 West Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2
Canada
Important Notices
To avoid unnecessary customs charges, mark the package clearly: Sample – For Review Purposes Only.
We ONLY review books and documentary films published or released within the previous 2 years.
We do not review second (or third) editions unless there have been major changes.