First published in 1974, MELUS features articles, interviews and reviews encompassing the multi-ethnic scope of American literature past and present. Most issues are thematically organized for greater understanding of topics, criticism and theory in the total picture of American literature MELUS hopes to present.

MELUS is published by The Society for the Study of the Multi- Ethnic Literature of the United States for members and subscribing institutions. The Journal is a non-profit publication, supported solely by dues of Society members, library subscriptions, and funds from Patrons. The editorial office is supported by the University of Connecticut.

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Martha J. Cutter is the Editor.
Claire E. Reynolds is the Managing Editor.
Lauren E. Davis is the Assistant Editor.
Betsy Huang, of Clark University, is the Book Review Editor.

Address correspondence to:
MELUS
University of Connecticut
Department of English
215 Glenbrook Rd. U-4025
Storrs, CT 06269-4025.


Subscribing to the MELUS Journal:
Membership Subscriptions:
The 2009 rates for regular members is $50.00;
students, limited income, and retirees are $30.00;
add $10.00 for international addresses.

All non-institutional journal payments should be sent to:
Kim Martin Long
Associate Professor of English
1871 Old Main Drive, DHC 113
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg PA 17257
vox: (717) 477-1215
fax: (717) 477-4025


Institutional Subscriptions:
The annual subscription rate for 2009 is $100.00,
plus $20.00 for international addresses.
Institutions and libraries wishing to subscribe to the journal can do so via PayPal or should contact the University of Connecticut journal office.

Patron Subscriptions:
Institutions wishing to become a patron can do so for $250 per year, which includes a subscription to the journal, a one page advertisement in one issue of the journal, and a prominent listing on the back cover of each issue for the entire year. Payment can be maid via PayPal or contact the University of Connecticut journal office at melus@uconn.edu.

* FREQUENCY - The journal is issued four times a year, in March (Spring), June (Summer), September (Fall), and December (Winter).

* INDEXES - The journal is indexed annually, in the last (Winter) issue of each volume. MELUS is also indexed and abstracted in Arts and Humanities Citation Index, American Humanities Index, MLA Bibliography, International Bibliography of Periodical Literature and International Bibliography of Book Reviews. The MELUS Cumulative Index, Volume 1-16 (1974-1990) is available from the editorial office.

* ORDER BACK TITLES by mail or via PayPal. - Past issues of MELUS are available from the editorial office, through subscriptions agencies, or via PayPal. Institutional subscribers receive special discounts when ordering a complete set of back issues. A catalog of back titles can be viewed here: complete MELUS catalog, or can be obtained through the editorial office. Current rate information, and order forms should also be requested from the editorial office.

* COMPLETE MELUS CATALOG - This complete MELUS catalog is meant to be an informative history of what MELUS has published. Contact the MELUS office for a photocopy of an issue that is out of print.

* SUBSCRIPTION CLAIMS - for undelivered issues will be honored if they are received within one year of the publication date; thereafter the single issue price will be charged.

* MICROFILM AND ARTICLE COPIES - The journal is available through University Microfilms International in 16mm microfilm, 105mm microfiche, and article copies. Requests for rates and orders should be sent to: UMI, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106- 1346.

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