Social Analysis (journal)
Social Analysis is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to exploring critical perspectives on social and cultural issues. It publishes theoretically informed, ethnographically grounded research from a variety of disciplines within the social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, history, and related fields.
Scope and Focus:
The journal's core focus is on fostering theoretically sophisticated analyses of social phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of ethnographic research as a foundation for understanding complex social processes and power relations. Articles published in Social Analysis often engage with questions of:
- Power and inequality
- Globalization and transnationalism
- Identity and subjectivity
- Social movements and resistance
- The state and governance
- Cultural change and transformation
Social Analysis particularly encourages submissions that challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh insights into contemporary social problems. It is committed to publishing work that is both theoretically rigorous and empirically grounded, making it accessible to a broad audience of scholars and students.
Publication Details:
- Social Analysis is typically published three times per year.
- The journal is committed to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and originality of published research.
- It is indexed in major academic databases, including JSTOR, Sociological Abstracts, and Anthropological Index.
History:
Social Analysis was established in 1979. Throughout its history, it has consistently sought to provide a platform for innovative and critical scholarship in the social sciences.
Editorial Team:
The journal is overseen by an editorial board comprised of leading scholars in various fields. The editorial team is responsible for managing the peer-review process, selecting articles for publication, and ensuring the overall quality and direction of the journal.