2006 Impact Factor: 1.162
Ranking: 13/52 (Environmental Studies) 18/39 (Geography)
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Regional Studies is a leading international journal in theoretical development, empirical analysis and policy debate in the multi- and inter-disciplinary field of regional studies. Regions are a central focus for agenda-setting work that interprets economic, environmental, political and social change and innovation. Regional Studies is a central forum in shaping and reflecting the development of advances in studying regions.

High-Quality Research

The main section publishes landmark research contributing original theoretical development and empirical analyses of regional issues.

Critical Surveys

Critical Surveys is a periodic section that comprises agenda-setting critical work, timely literature reviews and grouped conceptual contributions around important and emergent themes in regional studies. Some of these papers are specially commissioned.

Policy Debates

Policy Debates provides analysis and debate about important policy issues of international relevance in urban and regional development. Some of these papers are specially commissioned.

Special Thematic Issues

Special Issues draw together contributions around key themes in regional studies from established and emergent researchers in the field.

Book Reviews

The book reviews section provides analysis and comment on key recent publications in regional studies. The journal also publishes a list of books and publications received.

Peer Review Statement
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two referees.