History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences
Last updated ISSN 0391-9714
History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences is published by Springer Nature in arts and humanities. It is a subscription journal. The article processing charge is $2,190.
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What it publishes
Recent work in History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences concentrates on these topics, taken from its published record rather than from its own description:
- Philosophy and History of Science
- History of Science and Medicine
- Diverse Historical and Scientific Studies
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- History of Science and Natural History
- Evolution and Science Education
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
Key facts
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 0391-9714, 1742-6316 |
| Subject area | Arts and Humanities |
| Access | Subscription |
| Article processing charge | $2,190 |
| Indexed in | Scopus |
| Articles published | 898 |
| Publishing since | 1979 |
| Journal website | www.springer.com/journal/40656 |
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