From Centaurus Editor
Re-launch and Official Journal of the European Society for
the History of Science
Centaurus was established in 1950 as a journal for the history
of science. The subtitles have changed slightly over the years,
from International Magazine of the History of Science and Medicine,
to International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science
and Technology, to the current version: International Journal
of the History of Science and its Cultural Aspects. However,
the scope of the journal has remained comprehensive. Centaurus
covers all aspects of the history of science, technology and
medicine, from ancient to contemporary history, and from all
areas of the world. It also accepts papers addressing historiographical
issues or other issues of general importance to the professionals
working in history of science, technology and medicine.
Centaurus has been re-launched in 2006 with a new editor, an
expanded editorial board, and renewed emphasis on the comprehensive
scope of the journal. As of 2007, Centaurus will be associated
with the European Society for the History of Science. Not only
does this mean that members of the ESHS will receive a discounted
subscription price, it also opens up new opportunities in serving
as the official journal for this high-level European forum for
research in the history of science.
Such changes call for reflections on the future. As to specific
intentions, we will of course continue to publish articles of
the highest quality across the entire range of topics falling
within our Aims & Scope. On this point, we can only repeat
the words from the very first issue: the pages of Centaurus
will be open to contributions of every kind of subject inside
its scope, provided they are original in their contents, well
authenticated and of lasting value.
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September 2006 Hanne Andersen,
Centaurus Editor