The British Journal of Sociology
Overview
The British Journal of Sociology is a renowned academic journal that publishes cutting-edge research in the field of sociology. It covers a wide range of topics, including social theory, social change, inequality, culture, and politics. With its rigorous peer-review process, the journal provides a platform for scholars to present their innovative ideas and empirical findings, contributing to the advancement of sociological knowledge.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Br J Sociol
Start
1950
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
0007-1315
e-ISSN
1468-4446
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Social Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2538
112
SJR / Ranks: 4239
937
CiteScore / Ranks: 5214
4.90
Recent Articles
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Francois P
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40088471
In his classic work L'ancien régime et la révolution, Alexis de Tocqueville proposes a reinterpretation of the French Revolution: behind the spectacular ruptures associated with the event, profound continuities are...
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Chalkias K, Jarzabkowski P, Kavas M, Krull E
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40088470
Insurance serves as a social good, providing financial protection against disasters whilst operating within a profit-driven market. This dual role highlights the complex intersection of social and commercial interests, raising...
3.
Geven S, Zwier D
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40055140
Qualitative work highlights the significance of students' interactional cultural capital in educational settings-that is, cultural resources that help to navigate/interact with educational institutions and gatekeepers. We make a first attempt...
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Grothe-Hammer M, Hammer S
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40050241
Niklas Luhmann's theory of social classes, which was just recently made available in English, may surprise many, as Luhmann is not typically associated with social class theory. Instead, his work...
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Mills T, Massoumi N
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 40016626
This article examines the relationship between economic elites and civil society by analysing the appointments of corporate elites to the boards of charitable companies in the UK. Whilst previous research...
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Gamsu S
Br J Sociol
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 40013874
Organising as workers to build industrial power within our universities is a key element of how we respond to redundancies, marketisation and other political pressures on higher education. This piece...
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