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)?
- Have you filled in all the fields below?
- Have you included in your paper a 250-word abstract and 5–8 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.