American Journal of Sociology : Impact Factor & More
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Aims and Scope of American Journal of Sociology
The American Journal of Sociology is a peer-reviewed bi-monthly academic journal that publishes original research and book reviews in the field of sociology and related social sciences. It was founded in 1895 as the first journal in its discipline. The current editor is Elisabeth S. Clemens. For its entire history, the journal has been housed at the University of Chicago and published by the University of Chicago Press. Less
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CiteScore 
6.3
Eigenfactor
0.005 - 0.01
H-Index
197
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Sociology and Political Science
SNIP
3.25
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | UNIV CHICAGO PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1895 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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