News Release

SAGE to publish Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology from 2011

Business Announcement

SAGE Publications UK

London (10th June, 2010) – SAGE and The Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology Inc (ANZSOC) have announced a new partnership to publish ANZSOC's journal, the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, from January 2011.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology is one of the world's longest-running criminology journals, having been established in Melbourne in 1968. It is a leading international peer-reviewed journal for criminological research and is the principal journal of ANZSOC.

The journal is dedicated to advancing research and debate on a range of criminological problems and embraces diverse methodological approaches, being home to a wide range of criminological and interdisciplinary work in the field of crime and criminal justice. It is committed to advancing theoretical, empirical and policy debate in Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

"This is an exciting development for us as the journal is a perfect fit for SAGE's list and further underlines our position as the leading publisher in criminology and criminal justice globally," said Miranda Nunhofer, Associate Director, HSS Journals, SAGE. "This is a key strategic partnership with one of the world's major criminological organisations, and we look forward to working with ANZSOC on such an important and high quality publication".

The President of ANZSOC, Dr Russell Smith, speaking from Melbourne, welcomed SAGE as the new publisher of the journal. 'Having an internationally respected publisher such as SAGE will greatly enhance the impact which the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology will have in the years ahead, by attracting authors from around the globe and a diverse readership across disciplines'.

It is published three times a year in April, August and December. For further information please visit www.sagepublications.com.

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SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. An independent company, SAGE has principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC. www.sagepublications.com

The Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology Inc. (ANZSOC) is devoted to promoting study, research, training and practice in criminology by bringing together practitioners, academics, policy makers and students. It fosters communication within the field through its publications and conferences and seeks to promote understanding of criminology amongst the wider community. www.anzsoc.org


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