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Questions about Geographical Review

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When was the Geographical Review founded?

The Geographical Review was founded in 1916, succeeding the Bulletin and Journal of the American Geographical Society, which had been published since 1852. It was established under the direction of Isaiah Bowman, then Director of the American Geographical Society.

Who publishes the Geographical Review?

The Geographical Review is published by Routledge on behalf of the American Geographical Society. It is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of geography.

Who is the editor-in-chief of the Geographical Review?

The editor-in-chief of the Geographical Review is David H. Kaplan of Kent State University.

What is the Wrigley-Fairchild Prize for the Geographical Review?

The Wrigley-Fairchild Prize is an award established by the American Geographical Society in 1994 to recognise the best article by an early-career scholar published in recent volumes of the Geographical Review. It is named for editors Gladys M. Wrigley and Wilma B. Fairchild, who together edited the journal for 52 years. Beginning in 2020, the prize shifted from a three-year cycle to an annual award.

How long did Gladys M. Wrigley edit the Geographical Review?

Gladys M. Wrigley edited the Geographical Review from 1920 to 1949, a tenure of approximately 29 years. Together with her successor Wilma B. Fairchild, the two women edited the journal for a combined 52 years.

What was the Geographical Review's impact factor in 2018?

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the Geographical Review had an impact factor of 1.636 in 2018.