Transactions of the American Philosophical Society

Transactions is the oldest scholarly publication in North America. It began as a scientific journal in 1771, and over its long history has covered fields of study ranging from astronomy to American history, from archaeology to economics, from linguistics to the history of science. Transactions, which had been publishing a combination of edited volumes and monographs, transitioned to a new format in 2024. It now releases quarterly issues organized around specific themes, with content drawn from papers given at APS conferences and workshops. 

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Managing Editor
Kate Tyler Wall
Associate Editor
Allison Cadle                                                                                                                                                                   

Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society

Proceedings, first published in 1838, is a quarterly journal that includes papers read at the APS’s biannual Member Meetings, biographical memoirs of APS Members, and occasional peer-reviewed articles by prominent professionals, scholars, and scientists. Future issues will include a new feature: field report essays from recipients of APS grants who have completed scholarly projects in the sciences and humanities. 

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Recent issues of Transactions and  Proceedings are available on Project MUSE. 

Past issues of Transactions and Proceedings through 2023 are available on JSTOR. 

For authors: Proceedings journal submission guidelines.

Editor-in-Chief
William Chester Jordan, Princeton University
Managing Editor
Annalisa Zox-Weaver
Associate Editor
Allison Cadle

American Philosophical Society News

The APS News is published annually. Please click on a link below to view that year's newsletter. 

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American Philosophical Society Yearbook

The APS Yearbook includes a list of Resident and International Members, the President's Annual Message, the Report of the Executive Officer, and reports from each APS department. The Yearbook is a Members-only publication and is not available for sale to the public.

The APS Press accepts proposals and manuscripts from all scholarly disciplines, and produces both scholarly and trade publications. Authors whose works are accepted have completed postdoctoral studies, and their submitted manuscripts are the results of primary research.

For unsolicited proposal submissions, please follow our Book Proposal Guidelines. 

For specific information on manuscript formatting and submission, the handling of copyrighted materials, the review process, indexing, advertising, royalties, and stylistic considerations, contact Editorial Administrator David Carpenter at [email protected]. 

Submissions:

Kimberly Guinta, Director

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Peter J. Dougherty, Editor-at-Large

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Staff:

Allison Cadle, Associate Editor

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David Carpenter, Editorial Administrator

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Kate Tyler Wall, Managing Editor of Transactions

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Annalisa Zox-Weaver, Managing Editor of Proceedings

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