Journals, Literature, Modern Languages

Introducing ‘Unmasking the Red Death’: examining Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Masque of the Red Death’ in light of lockdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic

We are delighted to introduce Unmasking the Red Death, the latest special collection from Modern Languages Open. Contributions examine Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Masque of the Red Death in light of lockdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the central role that culture can have in times of crisis. Here, the co-editor of the collection, Emily Baker explains how this open access collection of articles came about and the research context and thinking that informs it.

Journals, Political History

Historical Studies in Industrial Relations and the history of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE)

'Historical Studies in Industrial Relations' (HSIR) and Liverpool University Press are pleased to make available a series of recent articles published in the journal which explore the history of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE), one of the fastest growing trade unions in UK history. These articles will be free to read for a limited time.

Journals, News

Call for a Viewpoint Editor: International Development Planning Review

International Development Planning Review (IDPR), a peer-reviewed journal which provides an interdisciplinary platform for the critical study of development related practices, planning and policy in the global South, invites applications for the position of Viewpoint Editor.