Founded in 1878, Johns Hopkins University Press (JHUP) is the oldest continuously operating university press in the United States. As a leading academic publisher, JHUP is renowned for its commitment to scholarly excellence and intellectual diversity. It publishes books and journals across a broad range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.
One of the distinctive journals published by Johns Hopkins University Press is Theory and Event. Launched in 1997, Theory and Event stands out as an interdisciplinary journal that engages deeply with contemporary political theory and cultural analysis. The journal explores how political, cultural, and social transformations and challenges theoretical frameworks, and conversely, how theoretical approaches can illuminate and critique these events. Articles published in Theory and Event often address urgent and complex topics, including issues of power, race, gender, globalization, and the impact of new technologies on politics and society.
By publishing Theory and Event, JHUP contributes to ongoing scholarly debates about the intersections of theory and practice. Together, JHUP and Theory and Event exemplify a shared mission: to foster rigorous analysis, innovative thought, and a deeper understanding of contemporary events through theoretical inquiry.