Review (journal)

A review is a particular kind of intellectual, academic or scholarly journal or periodical publication with an emphasis on surveying and/or reviewing other publications.

One of the earliest publications with the term Review in the title was the first Edinburgh Review, founded in 1755 by the Select Society, as a part of the Scottish Enlightenment. The purpose was to "demonstrate 'the progressive state of learning in this country' and thereby to incite Scots 'to a more eager pursuit of learning, to distinguish themselves, and to do honour to their country.'" As a means to these ends, the Review would "give a full account of all books published in Scotland within the compass of half a year; and ... take some notice of such books published elsewhere, as are most read in this country, or seem to have any title to draw the public attention."