Frequently Asked Questions



Submission Guidelines   top
Q. Where do I go to find out about general submission guidelines?
A. Please browse through our Vision/Submissions page to find out about text, photographic, and art submissions. Editorial commentary about the content of Representations can be found here as well.

Q. How do I submit a manuscript to Representations?
A. Please send all submissions and inquiries about editorial content to: Jean Day, Associate Editor, reps@berkeley.edu.

Q. How long does your review process for submitted articles usually take?
A. Our review usually takes from six to sixteen weeks. The process slows down somewhat during the summer and winter academic breaks, when the editorial board is not in session.

Information for Authors   top
Q. If my submission is accepted, where can I find information on copyright and how to request permission to reprint third-party material?
A. Please visit the UC Press Information for Authors page.

Q. Does Representations have formatting guidelines and technical specifications for accepted articles and illustrations?
A. Yes; the editorial office will provide these upon acceptance.

Subscriber Services   top
Q. How do I subscribe to Representations and/or place a single-copy order?
A. Please visit the UC Press page for Representations, which provides links for ordering and online access. Or fax (510) 642-9917.

Q. How do I purchase individual articles for download?
A. Go to JSTOR, where you'll find links to every article published in Representations to date.

Q. If I purchase a subscription now, which issue will I receive?
A. Personal and gift subscriptions will begin with the next issue to be released. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of your first issue. Back issues may be purchased from the UC Press page for Representations.

Q. How do I cancel an order, change my shipping address, and/or deal with other questions/concerns?
A. Please contact UC Press via email or write to the address listed above.

Advertising   top
Q. Whom do I contact regarding advertising in Representations?
A. Please visit the UC Press Advertising page.

Reprints & Copyright Permissions   top
Q. I'd like permission to reproduce an article published in Representations. How do I do this?
A. Please visit the UC Press Reprints and Permissions page for instructions.

Change of Address   top
Q. Where should I direct a change of address for my Representations subscription?
A. Please email your change of address to UC Press.

General Inquiries   top
Q. Where should I direct general questions about Representations?
A. Please email your inquiries to UC Press.

Q. Where should I direct editorial questions about Representations?
A. Please email your inquiries to reps@berkeley.edu.