Sociology (journal)

Sociology (journal)
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Title	Sociology
Discipline	Sociology
Abbreviation	Sociol.
Editor	Eric Wright
Publisher	SAGE Publications
History	1967–present
Frequency	Bimonthly
Impact	2.5
Impact-year	2022
Issn	0038-0385
Eissn	1469-8684

Sociology (journal) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering research in the field of sociology. Established in 1967 and published by SAGE Publications on behalf of the British Sociological Association, the journal publishes empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and review essays addressing social structures and processes. It serves as a venue for contributions from scholars associated with institutions such as the London School of Economics, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and other international research centers.

History

The journal was founded in 1967 during a period of expansion in social science publishing alongside titles such as British Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Social Forces, Theory and Society, and Annual Review of Sociology. Early editorial leadership drew contributors from universities including University College London, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, and University of Birmingham. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the journal engaged debates reflected in works by figures connected to Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx, Talcott Parsons, and later scholars influenced by Pierre Bourdieu, Anthony Giddens, Harold Garfinkel, and Erving Goffman. Institutional affiliations of contributors have ranged from Columbia University, Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, to Australian National University and University of Toronto. The journal’s evolution parallels developments in fields represented in conferences such as the International Sociological Association and the British Sociological Association Annual Conference.

Scope and Content

Sociology publishes research spanning topics linked to work by scholars at Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, Cornell University, and University of Michigan. Article subjects frequently intersect with studies associated with Foucault, Bourdieu, Habermas, Zygmunt Bauman, and Judith Butler; empirical pieces often draw on datasets created by organizations such as the Office for National Statistics, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Bank, and longitudinal studies like the British Household Panel Survey and the European Social Survey. The journal features qualitative and quantitative methods that reflect traditions from centers including University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, and Johns Hopkins University. Review essays contextualize research dialogues connected to awards like the Mannheim Prize and influential monographs such as works published by Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Routledge.

Abstracting and Indexing

Sociology is abstracted and indexed in major services used by researchers associated with institutions like Clarivate, Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, and JSTOR. Indexing enhances discoverability for scholars affiliated with libraries at British Library, Library of Congress, National Library of Australia, and university libraries at University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Citation tracking links articles to bibliometric analyses conducted by groups that publish rankings used by bodies such as the Research Excellence Framework and national research councils in United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

Editorial Board and Peer Review

The editorial board includes scholars connected to departments at University of York, University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, King’s College London, and international centers like European University Institute and Sciences Po. Editors coordinate peer review processes involving reviewers who have served on editorial boards for journals such as Sociological Review, Social Problems, Work, Employment and Society, and Gender & Society. Peer review follows standards similar to those adopted by organizations like the Committee on Publication Ethics and professional associations including the British Sociological Association and the International Sociological Association. The journal’s processes reflect trends in open peer review debates discussed at venues such as the World Congress of Sociology.

Publication Details and Metrics

Sociology is published bimonthly by SAGE Publications on behalf of the British Sociological Association. Subscription models and institutional access are managed alongside digital platforms used by Project MUSE and Ingenta, with archival access available through repositories like JSTOR. Citation metrics reported by services such as Journal Citation Reports and Scopus provide impact factors and h-index values referenced by departments at University of Edinburgh, University of Warwick, and University of Leeds. The journal issues special symposia and themed sections that have drawn contributions from scholars who have held fellowships at British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and European Research Council.

Notable Articles and Impact

Notable articles published in the journal have influenced debates associated with thinkers such as Pierre Bourdieu, Anthony Giddens, Michel Foucault, Erving Goffman, and empirical traditions linked to projects at Economic and Social Research Council, Wellcome Trust, and National Science Foundation. Specific papers have been cited in policy discussions involving agencies like United Nations, World Health Organization, and national governments, and have been used in curricula at institutions such as London School of Economics, Harvard University, and University of California, Los Angeles. The journal’s contributions continue to shape scholarly conversations presented at conferences including the European Sociological Association and the American Sociological Association.

Category:Sociology journals Category:Academic journals established in 1967 Category:British Sociological Association journals