Journal of the Southwest, founded in 1959 as Arizona and the West, began publishing in its current format in 1987. A refereed journal published quarterly by the University of Arizona Press and the Southwest Center, Journal of the Southwest invites scholarly articles, essays, and reviews informing any aspect of the Greater Southwest (including northern Mexico). Dedicated to ail integrated regional study, the journal publishes broadly across disciplines, including: intellectual and social history, anthropology, literary studies, folklore, historiography, politics, Borderlands studies, and regional natural history. Submission (typed, double-spaced, and in duplicate) and inquiries should be made to Joseph C. Wilder, Editor, 1052 N. Highland Avenue, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. Telephone (602) 621-2484.

Journal of the Southwest seeks reviewers interested in writing thoughtful reviews of books in a variety of disciplines which relate to the American Southwest (including northern Mexico), its heritage, literature, and unique characteristics. We do not restrict review length and encourage combined review essays of multiple books or other related media. Address introductory letters, with vitae or other indications of specializations, to Katherine Scott Sturdevant, Review Editor; 3970 Cyclone Drive; Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920.

Journal of the Southwest is indexed in America: History and Life, Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Current Contents, Historical Abstracts, and MLA International Bibliography.

Journal of the Southwest assumes no responsibility for statements or opinions of contributors.

Journal of the Southwest (ISSN 0894-8410) is published quarterly at a subscription price of $18 for individuals and $24 for institutions, with $3 extra for all foreign mailings. The price for a single issue is $6. The office of publication is: Journal of the Southwest, 1052 N. Highland, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Second-class postage is paid at Tucson, AZ. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Journal of the Southwest, 1052 N. Highland, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.

Back issues of Arizona and the West (Vols. I-XVI) and Comprehensive Index (Vols. I-V) are available from Kraus Reprint, Route 100, Millwood, New York 10546. Microfilm of issues since Vol. VII can be ordered from University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106. Volumes XVII (1975) to XXVIII (1986) are available at the Journal office at the University of Arizona.

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