Contexts

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Coeditors-in-Chief: Seth Abrutyn, Amin Ghaziani

Society Affiliation: American Sociological Association

Discipline: Sociology

Description:

About ContextsContexts is a quarterly magazine that makes cutting-edge social research accessible to general readers. It’s the public face of sociology. In Contexts, you’ll find the best sociological ideas and research; fresh perspectives, clear, concise thinking, and jargon-free reporting; and a thought-provoking look at modern life. It includes feature articles, culture and book reviews, and photo essays, as well as analysis of the latest social science research.Who Should Read Contexts?Anyone interested in sociological trends, social change, and the implications of sociological knowledge for policy and public debateTeachers, students, journalists, civil servants and policy makers seeking out important developments in social researchSocial and behavioral scientists interested in the cross-fertilization of ideas and creative new thinkingAll sociologists who wish to remain current and engaged with findings across the fieldIn each issue of Contexts you’ll find:The best sociological ideas and researchFresh perspectives, clear, concise thinking and jargon-free reportingA though-provoking look at modern lifeDirect submissions and inquiries to the following:Features: editors@contexts.orgCulture Reviews: culture@contexts.orgTrends: trends@contexts.orgBook Reviews: books@contexts.org Photo Essays: photos@contexts.org Policy Brief: policybrief@contexts.orgOne Thing I Know: editors@contexts.orgThe American Sociological Association (ASA), founded in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. With 12,000 members, ASA encompasses sociologists who are faculty members at colleges and universities, researchers, practitioners, and students. About 20 percent of the members work in government, business, or non-profit organizations. ASA hosts an annual meeting with more than 6,000 participants and publishes 14 professional journals and magazines.As the national organization for sociologists, ASA, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, ASA aims to articulate policy and implement programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future.