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Established in 1895 as the first US scholarly journal in its field, the American Journal of Sociology (AJS) presents pathbreaking work from all areas of sociology, with an emphasis on theory building and innovative methods. AJS strives to speak to the general sociology reader and is open to contributions from across the social sciences—political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics in addition to sociology—that seriously engage the sociological literature to forge new ways of understanding the social. AJS offers a substantial book review section that identifies the most salient work of emerging and enduring social science scholars. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering the readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
The official flagship journal of the American Sociological Association (ASA), American Sociological Review (ASR), publishes works of interest to the discipline in general, new theoretical developments, results of research that advance our understanding of fundamental social processes, and important methodological innovations. All areas of sociology are welcome. Emphasis is on exceptional quality and general interest. Published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December.
A scholarly forum for nurses to advance the knowledge of care & caring within the discipline of nursing, collaboration with other disciplines that also use care & caring expertise in human relationships, & investigation of care & loving knowledge.
Publishes theoretical and empirical work that uses a variety of methodological approaches that advance the study of social science related to the whole spectrum of society.
The International Journal of Japanese Sociology aims to improve understanding of all aspects of Japanese society. The Journal seeks to further the interests of The Japan Sociological Society and to promote and develop sociological studies in Japan. The Japan Sociological Society has been the only nationwide organization of Japanese sociology since its founding.
Presents articles that develop theory and report research on negotiation and conflict management across levels, including interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, cross-cultural, and more.
Devoted to the study of social & psychological processes that involve the human capacity for self-awareness, self-representation & self-regulation (Note: 15-month delay for issues).
Practical and theoretical articles, thematic issues, reviews, short stories, poems, art work, graphics, and criticism of cultural and economic oppression and alternative proposals for social change.
An interdisciplinary and international forum for theorizing issues at the interface of social identities in the context of the transforming political economies and cultures of postmodern and postcolonial societies (Note: 12 months delay for issues).
Seeks to inform and report on the work of labor and community organizers who build union and constituency-based groups, run campaigns, and make movements for social justice, economic equality, and democratic participation in the US and worldwide.
Integrative articles and reviews that link subfields of sociology or related sociological research to other disciplines (Note: 12-month delay for issues).
They are devoted exclusively to the sociology of religion. Carries a broad range of articles on theoretical & empirical issues. It is a forum for scholarship in the tradition of comparative, historical & theoretical work (Note: 6 months delay for issues).
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Database covers the most important and controversial issues of the day. Contains the full text of CQ Researcher, a weekly publication. Each issue provides a comprehensive overview and background essay, data tables and graphs, chronology, pro-con starter, and list of major research and advocacy groups. Includes extensive lists of sources and hot-linked footnotes throughout.
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