Editorial introduction

Welcome to issue #1 of Volume 21 of Psychoanalysis, Self, and Context. This issue marks the beginning of our third year as the editors-in-chief of the journal, and we already have a number of articles slated for publication throughout the year. This is especially gratifying given that only three years ago the future of the journal was in doubt, and there were serious discussions about the possibility of ceasing publication. Several factors have contributed to the revitalization and current success of the journal, and we would like to name a few.

One is the expansion of our team of associate editors. When we took over as editors-in-chief, we believed that new blood on the editorial staff was crucial. A number of excellent candidates stepped forward, and we have now increased both the size and diversity of the associate editor group. These editors not only shepherd papers but also play an active role in soliciting and encouraging submissions (Check out the Associate Editor roster on the masthead page inside the front cover of this issue). We have also worked hard to reach out to various members of our community to invite articles and to assist with the submission process and the coordination of editorial work with the publisher.

We have broadened the types of papers we publish, going beyond traditional research articles to include more opinion pieces, comments, personal essays, and letters to the editor. In addition, we have increased the number of book reviews and have been more active in identifying books for members of our community to review. One important addition to the journal has been the Cultural Perspectives section, edited by Sandra Hershberg. This new section has featured articles on various cultural events and perspectives, and we look forward to Sandy’s continued expansion and diversification of that section.

We have also felt it is important for a journal such as ours to address current political and social events. In fact, in our first issue Chuck Strozie