About the Journal

Journal History

The International Journal of Illich Studies ceased publication as of 2021 and published its final issue in February of 2021. The journal will continue to be hosted by the Penn State Libraries Open Access and the full content will remain searchable and open to all readers.

Founded in 2009, the IJIS was an open access, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to engaging the thought and writing of Ivan Illich and his circle. The IJIS accepted original manuscripts written English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian, and published on an annual basis. Articles, reviews, and reflections were invited on any subject that intersected with the wide range of Illich's ideas, or that represented a version of the social critique for which he became famous on matters such as modern socio-economic development, industrialized "progress," institutional bureaucratization & professionalism, the privatization of the commons, etc.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.