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35 books match the query 'American journal of sociology'

cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 4 (January 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 4 (January 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 5 (March 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 5 (March 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

This is volume 126 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 6 (May 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 126 number 6 (May 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

This is volume 126 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 1 (July 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 1 (July 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

This is volume 127 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 2 (September 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 2 (September 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

This is volume 127 issue 2 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 3 (November 2021)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 3 (November 2021)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2021

This is volume 127 issue 3 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 4 (January 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 4 (January 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 127 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 5 (March 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 5 (March 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 127 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 6 (May 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 127 number 6 (May 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 127 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 1 (July 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 1 (July 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 128 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 2 (September 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 2 (September 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 128 issue 2 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 3 (November 2022)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 3 (November 2022)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2022

This is volume 128 issue 3 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 4 (January 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 4 (January 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 128 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 5 (March 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 5 (March 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 128 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 6 (May 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 128 number 6 (May 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 128 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 1 (July 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 1 (July 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 129 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 2 (September 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 2 (September 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 129 issue 2 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 3 (November 2023)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 3 (November 2023)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2023

This is volume 129 issue 3 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 4 (January 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 4 (January 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 129 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 5 (March 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 5 (March 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 129 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 6 (May 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 129 number 6 (May 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 129 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 1 (July 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 1 (July 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 130 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 2 (September 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 2 (September 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 130 issue 2 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 3 (November 2024)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 3 (November 2024)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2024

This is volume 130 issue 3 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 4 (January 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 4 (January 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 130 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 5 (March 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 5 (March 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 130 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 6 (May 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 6 (May 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 130 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 1 (July 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 1 (July 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 131 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 2 (September 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 2 (September 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 131 issue 2 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 3 (November 2025)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 3 (November 2025)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2025

This is volume 131 issue 3 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 4 (January 2026)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 4 (January 2026)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2026

This is volume 131 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 5 (March 2026)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 5 (March 2026)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2026

This is volume 131 issue 5 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 6 (May 2026)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 131 number 6 (May 2026)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2026

This is volume 131 issue 6 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
[more]
cover of American Journal of Sociology, volume 132 number 1 (July 2026)

American Journal of Sociology, volume 132 number 1 (July 2026)

The University of Chicago Press

University of Chicago Press Journals, 2026

This is volume 132 issue 1 of American Journal of Sociology. 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—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—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 both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
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cover of Department and Discipline: Chicago Sociology at One Hundred

Department and Discipline

Chicago Sociology at One Hundred

Andrew Abbott

University of Chicago Press, 1999

In this detailed history of the Chicago School of Sociology, Andrew Abbott investigates central topics in the emergence of modern scholarship, paying special attention to "schools of science" and how such schools reproduce themselves over time. What are the preconditions from which schools arise? Do they exist as rigid rules or as flexible structures? How do they emerge from the day-to-day activities of academic life such as editing journals and writing papers?

Abbott analyzes the shifts in social scientific inquiry and discloses the intellectual rivalry and faculty politics that characterized different stages of the Chicago School. Along the way, he traces the rich history of the discipline's main journal, the American Journal of Sociology.

Embedded in this analysis of the school and its practices is a broader theoretical argument, which Abbott uses to redefine social objects as a sequence of interconnected events rather than as fixed entities. Abbott's theories grow directly out of the Chicago School's insistence that social life be located in time and place, a tradition that has been at the heart of the school since its founding one hundred years ago.
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