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