Developments in the field of area studies — goaded by the analytical deconstruction of world regions as such — have deeply affected the knowledge production on societies and cultures located in these politicized compartmentalization of the globe. With this series, the editors and authors wish to contribute to a reformulation of area studies that emphasizes the continuing epistemic value of contextualized knowledge production that is firmly rooted in concrete places. Starting with the notion of Southeast Asia, books published in this series will contribute to a more nuanced understanding of regionality based on a multidisciplinary approach. The series represents an outlet for young scholars intending to publish their degree theses and dissertations; and for established scholars who are looking for a place to republish out-of-print books, edited volumes or themed collections of their own papers and articles. We also invite scholarly collectives to publish collaborative works or edited volumes on topics that usually will not attract the attention of big presses due to their transdisciplinary orientation or the niche character of their topic. Our overall motivation is to maintain Southeast Asian studies as a critical and self-reflexive academic field.
We are accepting manuscripts for publishing. Galda Verlag is not charging any fees or other costs. Please send your inquiry or submit your book proposal for review. Please find our book proposal guidelines below.
This book series is dedicated to the cherished memory of Boike Rehbein.