Reviews of Peer-Reviewed Journals in the Humanities and Social Sciences

We give you the scuttlebutt on academic journals—aiding you in selecting the right journal for publication—in reviews that are sometimes snarky, sometimes lengthy, always helpful. Written by Princeton University graduate students and Wendy Laura Belcher.

American Sociological Review

For those interested in publishing articles that speak to a broad sociological audience and present cutting-edge research. American Sociological Review, which is the flagship journal … Continue reading

September 17, 2022

Advances in Group Processes

For those interested in developing theories of group processes, particularly theories with a sociological focus. Advances in Group Processes is a peer-reviewed publication that annually … Continue reading

September 14, 2022

Journal of Marriage and Family

For those interested in publishing articles that are empirically-based and deal with the topics of marriage and family, this is the top journal in the … Continue reading

September 14, 2022

Social Studies of Science

For those interested in publishing articles that investigate core concerns in the field of science and technology studies. Social Studies of Science invites submissions from … Continue reading

May 31, 2019

Social Forces

For those interested in publishing articles that examine empirically-driven sociological research questions. Social Forces publishes research by established scholars in the field as well as … Continue reading

March 20, 2019

American Journal of Sociology

For those interested in publishing articles that use novel empirical data or analysis to advance explanatory, frequently causal arguments addressed at macro-level disciplinary questions in … Continue reading

February 14, 2019

ITYOPIS Northeast African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (NEAJ)

For those interested in publishing original research in the humanities and social sciences on the Horn of Africa. This new, annual, peer-reviewed journal is published … Continue reading

June 12, 2016

Ethnicities

For those interested in publishing articles that address issues of how to create successful multicultural societies. The journal addresses the inherent problems with building such societies, including issues … Continue reading

June 12, 2015