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Sartre Studies International

An Interdisciplinary Journal of Existentialism and Contemporary Culture


Membership

Memberships of both the North American Sartre Society and the United Kingdom Sartre Society are handled by Berghahn Books. For questions regarding membership, please see the FAQ section below.

Both the UKSS and NASS aim to promote the study, research, and discussion of the literary, philosophical, cultural, and political issues arising from Sartre's work. Each Society is dedicated to all aspects of the work and thought of Jean-Paul Sartre, as well as to that of his contemporaries and successors.

All those who are interested in Sartre are cordially invited to join their regional society and to submit their work to be considered for conferences and/or the journal.


Benefits of Joining the NASS or UKSS

Members receive:

  • Members receive a print subscription with online access to Sartre Studies International, the official journal of the combined North American Sartre Society and the UK Sartre Society.
  • Members will be able to submit proposals for NASS and UKSS conferences, which offers the opportunity to present their research to a variety of scholars. By participating in the NASS or UKSS, members can build an excellent network of personal contacts.
  • Members will receive regular information about topics of interest to Sartrean scholars and students through the NASS and UKSS list-servs and websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the NASS

Who do I contact if I have questions about NASS?

Please visit the NASS Facebook page for more information.

How can I find out about or attend an upcoming conference? Do I have to be a member?

Conferences are open to all those who are interested in attending or submitting a paper, provided that they are members of NASS. Submission of papers is open, but to present or to attend the conference, membership in NASS is required

Is there a mailing list or list-serv I can sign up for?

Yes, please subscribe to the NASS list-serv here.


About the UKSS

Who do I contact if I have questions about the UKSS?

Please email the UKSS here for general inquiries about the society.

How can I find out about or attend an upcoming conference? Do I have to be a member?

Conferences are open to all those who are interested in attending or submitting a paper, provided that they are members of UKSS. Submission of papers is open, but to present or to attend the conference, membership in UKSS is required. To submit an abstract or inquire about conferences, email the UKSS here.

Please visit the UK Sartre Society website and Facebook page for more information.


Membership

For questions about your current membership status or for confirmation on your membership (such as receipt of your payment or the status of your membership copies of Sartre Studies International), please contact orders@berghahnjournals.com.

How do I join either the NASS or the UKSS?

Membership in either the North American Sartre Society or the UK Sartre Society is handled by Berghahn Journals.

To join, please follow the links to the online site.

Alternatively, you can mail in your order form with check or credit card details to your nearest Berghahn distribution office:

USA/RoW: Berghahn Books Inc. 20 Jay Street, Suite 502, Brooklyn NY 11201, USA tel: +001 (212) 233-6004 fax: +001 (212) 233-6007

UK/Europe: Berghahn Books Ltd. 3 Newtec Place, Magdalen Rd, Oxford OX4 1RE, UK tel: +44 (0)1865 250011 fax: +44 (0)1865 250056

How long does membership last?

NASS or UKSS membership lasts one year and runs on a calendar year basis. In practice, this means that if you join any time during the year, you will be enrolled for that full year (e.g., if you join in May 2016, your membership will run until the end of December 2016).

How do I renew my membership?

Once you become a member, Berghahn Journals will automatically send you a membership invoice each following year, at the beginning of the calendar year to remind you to renew your membership. At that time, you should then submit payment online or by mail to the appropriate address above.


Print and Online Access

How do I receive the flagship journal, Sartre Studies International?

A printed copy is supplied to each member. Membership to the NASS and UKSS is tied to a yearly subscription of its flagship journal. When you become a member of the NASS or the UKSS, you will automatically receive the journal for each year of membership. Any issues that have already been published will be sent to you right away; upcoming issues will be sent from the printer as soon as they are available.

How do I access the online Sartre Studies International as part of my membership benefits?

Online access to Sartre Studies International is available to all current NASS and UKSS members.

When you join the NASS or the UKSS, you will be required to provide an email addaress, which will be used to access the journal online here.

How do I publish an article in SSI? Do I have to be a UKSS or NASS member?

You do not have to be a member to publish in SSI, although you are encouraged to join. The editors of the journal welcome all submissions for consideration.

Those wishing to submit articles should refer to the SSI submission page.